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3.3 Creating a Virtual Machine Model
Creating Virtual Machine Models with Quest
Creating a Virtual Machine Model
You create a new model using the
File»New»New Model drop down menu
selection. A model can be developed from
scratch by selecting the “Blank” menu suboption
(Ctrl M shortcut). A model can be
developed based on information previously entered for a
CAM-POST post-processor by selecting the “From Existing Post” menu sub-option. Similarly, a
model can be developed based on information previously entered for an ICAM Control Emulator
by selecting the “From Existing CE” menu sub-option.
Regardless of how the model is created, the Main work window will then change to show a short
list of questions.
General Information
Your first action should be to give
the new model a unique name. This
is the name that you will later use
with CERUN and GENER to identify
the machine model (see “Selecting
a Virtual Machine Model” on page
6). The model name and model ID
number follow the exact same
naming convention as that used for
ICAM post-processors and control
emulators (i.e., alphabetic first
character, up to 31 additional
alphabetic, numeric and/or underscore
“_” characters, followed by an optional ID number in the range 1-999999). The model
name/ID combination must not conflict with a post processor or control emulator name/number
combination already in use in the database.
Next, choose the type of machine from the list of selected types. Currently VM supports contouring,
milling and turning type machines. The choice of contouring or milling machine type has no
effect at all on the model. Selecting a lathe machine type though will activate additional features
in VM to handle lathe turrets, live tooling and spindles that can switch between turning and
cutting modes.
The model units system defines the default unit of measure to be used when constructing components.
It need not match the units of the post processor or control emulator. You should select
the same unit system that is used in the drawings and diagrams of your machine.
Important note: You should not change the model units once you have already started
building the model. This is because the model dimensions will be reinterpreted using the
new units value, resulting in a scaling of the model. If you really must change the model
units, then follow these steps: 1) Use the model navigator to select the entire model and
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