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Module I: Building Vehicle 1
Introduction
Building Vehicles Module I walks through converting a raw 1989 Ford Thunderbird mesh into a simulated vehicle object: aligning it to the global X-axis, cleaning up wheel and antenna geometry, assigning material types, then exporting the VCM and setting its size, axle, mass, ground-clearance, and CG specifications.
Reading Assignment
Please read the following:
Modifying Vehicle Properties (VC6 | VC5 | VC4 | VC3 | Public Safety)
Video Lecture
Before starting video, please download file: Ford_Tunderbird_rawMesh.vcm
IMPORTANT: Watch each video through to the end to reach the final quiz. Quizzes are embedded throughout and must be completed as you go in order to continue. In most cases, questions are multiple choice with one correct and three incorrect answers, and you'll need 3 of 4 correct to pass. If you fail, you can review the prior section or retake the quiz. You can't skip ahead, and quizzes must be answered in order. Plan to watch each video in one sitting, since restarting one means retaking its quizzes. Once you complete the final quiz, a "Module Complete" pop-up will appear. Left-click the "copy code" button, enter your email address, and press SUBMIT below.
Once you pass all quizzes for this video, paste the validation code below (Ctrl+V), enter your email, and press the SUBMIT button.
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