VDA-FS is a CAD data exchange

CAD data exchange

CAD data exchange involves a number of software technologies and methods to translate data from one Computer-aided design system to another CAD file format...

 format for the transfer of surface models

Freeform surface modelling

Freeform surface modelling is the art of engineering Freeform Surfaces with a CAD or CAID system.The technology has encompassed two main fields...

 from one CAD

Computer-aided design

Computer-aided design , also known as computer-aided design and drafting , is the use of computer technology for the process of design and design-documentation. Computer Aided Drafting describes the process of drafting with a computer...

 system to another.
Its name stands for "Verband der Automobilindustrie

Verband der Automobilindustrie

The Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., short VDA, is a German interest group of the German automobile industry, both automobile manufactures and automobile component suppliers. The group is located in Berlin, Germany...

 - Flächenschnittstelle", which translates to the "organization of the automotive industry - surface translation format".
Standard was specified by the German organization VDA

VDA

The Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., short VDA, is a German interest group of the German automobile industry, both automobile manufactures and automobile component suppliers. The group is located in Berlin, Germany...

VDA-FS has been superseded by STEP, ISO 10303

ISO 10303

ISO 10303 is an ISO standard for the computer-interpretable representation and exchange of product manufacturing information. Its official title is: Automation systems and integration — Product data representation and exchange...

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