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Step 1: Create the base
Creating Virtual Machine Models with Quest
Adding Physical Entities to the Model
� Select “Machine01” in the model navigator so that the base will be defined attached to
the machine.
� Select Simulation»Construct Entity»Cube
� Type the following:
–1500 Enter –500 Enter 0 Enter
3000 Enter 1000 Enter 200 Enter
� The Cube properties dialog will then appear.
Type “Base” as the entity name.
� Select the Material button and select or create
a material color (e.g., black plastic looks nice
for a base).
� Press OK.
Step 2: Create the sliding table
� Select “X Axis” in the model navigator so that the sliding table will be defined attached
to the X-axis of the machine. It will then move when the X-axis moves.
� Select Simulation»Construct Entity»Cube
� Type the following:
–1550 Enter –550 Enter 200 Enter
3100 Enter 1100 Enter 50 Enter
� Type “Shroud” as the entity name.
� Select the Material button and select or create
a material color (e.g., silver has a nice metallic
look).
� Press OK.
Step 3: Create the rotary table
� Select “C Table Axis” in the model navigator so that the rotary table will be defined attached
to the C-axis. It will then move when the C-axis moves (and when the X-axis
moves because C is attached to X).
� Select Simulation»Construct Entity»
Cylinder
� Type the following:
0 Enter 0 Enter 250 Enter
500 Enter 50 Enter
� Type “TableTop” as the entity name.
� Select the Material button and select or create
a material color (e.g., pewter).
� Press OK.
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