Using this manual

Virtual Machine (VM) is an Icam CNC machine simulator, which is fully integrated into Icam’s Icam Post GENER post-processing and Control Emulator CERUN products.

This manual is organized as follows.

• “Overview” provides a brief description of Virtual Machine.

• “QUEST: Model Development” describes how to create and maintain Virtual Machine models using the Icam QUEST Developer’s System. It explains how to define the kinematics (i.e., axes) of the CNC machine, how to flesh out the model by creating and/or importing machine components and enabling or disabling collision testing of these components, and how to customize the model using the Icam Macro language to support special features.

• “Using VM with GENER and CERUN” describes the operation of Virtual Machine with Icam’s Icam Post post-processing (GENER) and Control Emulator (CERUN) products. It explains the post-processor command interface that can be used with GENER to control the simulation. It also describes a common user interface used by both GENER and CERUN to view and manipulate the model during the simulation, as well as to define cutting tools, holding fixtures, finish part, rough stock, and workpiece and tool compensations, which are used to validate the simulation.

• “Virtual Machine Reference” describes the input controls (keys, keyboard shortcuts and mouse actions), toolbar menus and menu bar selections, and macro customization features available with Virtual Machine.

Following these sections are: a Glossary of terms used in this manual; and an Index.