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PDElib VDAFS Programming Interface

PDElib VDAFS Interoperabilty The VDAFS module of Transcendata's product data exchange library PDElib is used to develop translators based on the VDAFS (VDA Surface Data Interface) format.  VDAFS is used by the German Motor Manufacturers Association (VDA) to exchange 3D CAD model data.

What is VDAFS

VDAFS was published as a German national standard in 1986.  A number of automotive manufacturers and suppliers throughout Europe use the standard to exchange surface data used in the design of automotive tooling and components such as body parts, injection molded parts, seats, panels, and so on.

VDAFS Interface Highlights

  • VDAFS Parser/Formatter
  • VDAFS Data Definition File
  • Geometry/Topology Mapping to/from GDX
  • Wireframe Entities Mapping
  • Surface Mapping
  • Face Mapping
  • Top and Solid Conversion Support

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