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VDA-FS

VDA-FS is a CAD data exchange format for the transfer of surface models from one CAD system to another. Its name is an abbreviation of "Verband der Automobilindustrie - Flächenschnittstelle", which translates to the "automotive industry association - surface data interface". Standard was specified by the German organization VDA

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VDA-FS1 is a CAD data exchange format for the transfer of surface models from one CAD system to another. Its name is an abbreviation of "Verband der Automobilindustrie - Flächenschnittstelle", which translates to the "automotive industry association - surface data interface". Standard was specified by the German organization VDA

VDA-FS has been superseded by STEP, ISO 10303.

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  1. SIMON, Vincent. "CAD interoperability around the VDA-FS neutral format". cadinterop.com. Retrieved 2 August 2025.