Making ISO from OSX Installer.app

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Setup OSX VM on Windows (VMWare) - 10.12 Sierra Onwards

Download Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

1. Create a .iso image from the OSX Installer.app downloaded from iTunes

    hdiutil create -o /tmp/HighSierra.cdr -size 5200m -layout SPUD -fs HFS+J
    hdiutil attach /tmp/HighSierra.cdr.dmg -noverify -mountpoint /Volumes/install_build
    sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/install_build
    mv /tmp/HighSierra.cdr.dmg /tmp/HighSierra.dmg
    hdiutil detach /Volumes/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra
    hdiutil convert /tmp/HighSierra.dmg -format UDTO -o /tmp/HighSierra.iso
    mv /tmp/HighSierra.iso.cdr /tmp/HighSierra.iso

2. In the .vmx file, add this line: 

    smc.version = 0