I cannot figure out how to create a flat pattern with my design.

[bolen014]

I am working in F360, and I have been trying to flatten out my design for weeks now. I cannot make it work, and I have no idea what to do.  I am new to this software, and I am incredibly frustrated by it. I would appreciate some assistance in figuring out where I am going wrong and knowing how to fix this.  I have created a fender for my motorcycle in fusion using a solid and then taking pieces out from there.  I then made it into a shell, and gave it a thickness of 0.0625in. I have tried to create a flat pattern, add bends, add flanges, convert to sheet metal, and I am at my wits end.  Here is my file.  Thank you for any and all assistance before I tear my hair out. 

[TheCADWhisperer]

I have created a step-by-step video, I just need to edit out all of the uhms and ahs and then I will post it.

In the meantime I have to get some of my real work done.

You can practice by creating the sketches I showed earlier, back in a bit...

[bolen014]

Thank you CADWhisperer! I appreciate your help. I will continue growing this skill and learning what I can! I appreciate everything that you were willing to do!

[TheCADWhisperer]

@bolen014 

Where did you go?

[bolen014]

I have always been here, with you, and I always will be.  Haha. Been working a lot actually, so I haven't had any time to sit down and grind this out.  I appreciate everything you've done!

[TheCADWhisperer]

I recommend that you stop at each step along the way when following the video and Attach your progress here.

Example, after completing Sketch1, and then again after competing Sketch2, and so on with each sketch and each feature creation. 

I have found that when helping beginners this step-by-step approach is the best way to avoid developing poor modeling habits.

[bolen014]

You make a great point on that. That was my intention as well because I have no experience, and I already botched the first attempt at making it.