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# Quick Create Virtual Machine

The Quick Create wizard lets you spin up a virtual machine with minimal configuration — ideal for testing or quick deployments.

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## Fields

- Name: Display name for the virtual machine. Click 🔄 to generate a unique name automatically.
- OS: Choose `macOS` or `Linux`. The configuration adapts based on your selection.

### macOS Configuration

When macOS is selected, a restore image (IPSW) is required for installation.

- Select Restore Image (IPSW): Choose a `.ipsw` file from disk, or drag and drop it into the provided area.
- Image Catalog: Select a macOS version from the dropdown. If the file is already downloaded, the path is filled in automatically. If not, a Download button appears to fetch it from Apple's servers.

> 💡 The Image Catalog picker is for selecting and downloading catalog images. If you provide your own IPSW file, the picker shows no selection — that is expected.

### Linux Configuration

When Linux is selected, an ISO image is required for installation.

- Select Boot ISO: Choose an ISO file from disk, or drag and drop it into the designated area.
- Image Catalog: Select a Linux distribution from the dropdown. If the ISO is already downloaded, the path fills in automatically. If not, a Download button appears to fetch it.

> 💡 The Image Catalog picker is for selecting and downloading catalog images. If you provide your own ISO file, the picker shows no selection — that is expected.

### Download Progress

When a download is in progress, a progress bar shows:

- Percentage and bytes downloaded (e.g. `42% 1.2 GB / 2.9 GB`)
- Download speed in MB/s
- Estimated time remaining
- A Cancel button to abort the download at any time

Downloads are managed globally — a file started here is shared with the Image Catalog and vice versa.

### Hardware Settings

- Processors: Number of virtual CPU cores.
- Memory (MB): RAM assigned to the VM in megabytes.
- Disk Size (GB): Size of the virtual hard disk in gigabytes.

### Open Advanced Config

- Modify Configuration After Create: Opens the full VM configuration screen after the wizard finishes, letting you fine-tune hardware, devices, and networking before launching.

### Actions

- Cancel: Dismiss the wizard without saving.
- Create: Finalizes the setup and creates the virtual machine. (Enabled once all required fields are valid.)