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This is how I created a macOS 10.5.6 VM on my 2020 6 Mac mini running macOS 10.5.6 and Fusion Pro 11.5.5. I was also successful with using this process on my 2016 MacBook Pro running macOS 10.5.6 and Fusion Pro 11.5.5.

• Get “Install macOS Catalina” app from the App Store
• Create a new VM and select “Install from disc or image”
• Drag the “Install macOS Catalina” app onto “Install from disc or image”
• Continue with VM creation
• I used “Customize Settings” to increase CPU and RAM before first boot
• Run the macOS installation as normal
• After successfully booting and logging in install VMware Tools