ImportVDA is a neutral file format defined by German association of automobile industries consortium for exchange of CAD data across systems.
VDAFS file supports representation of 3 D geometry and topology information. It does not support representation of drawing information, symbols, views, etc. It does not support assembly and feature information.
ImportTo open, import, insert, and attach a file as a worksession
| 1. | From the File menu, click Open or Import. |
| 2. | In the Open dialog box, select the supported file type. |
| 3. | If the import can be configured, click to specify import settings. |
| 4. | Click Open, or press Enter. |
Note: When Rhino opens a non-3dm model, the title bar reflects the name of the model that was opened. When the model is saved for the first time, this model name is entered as the file name.
ExportTo save as or export a Rhino model
| 1. | From the File menu, click Export Selected or Save As. |
| 2. | In the dialog box, the Files of type list displays the currently supported file types for export. |
| 3. | In the Files of type box, select the supported file type. |
| 4. | In the File name box, select or type a file name. |
| 5. | Specify what is to be saved. |
Save small
Though clearing the render meshes makes the file smaller, it will shade and render more slowly the next time you open the file.
Save geometry only
Saves geometry objects only. No layers, materials, properties, notes, or units settings are saved.
This is similar to exporting the objects. A new file is made, but it does not become your active Rhino model.
Save Textures
Embeds external textures used by materials, environments and decals into the model.
| 6. | If the export can be configured, click to specify export settings. |
| 7. | If the file type creates only mesh objects, in the Polygon Mesh Objects dialog box, specify the mesh settings. |
VDA Export Options
Sender information
Sending company
Sender's name
Telephone number
Address
Part information
Project name
Object code
Variant
Confidentiality
Date effective
Receiver information
Company name
Receiving department
Export PointDeviation hairs as MDI
Always use these settings. Do not show this dialog again.
Saves the current settings and turns off the dialog display.
To turn the message back on
Click in the appropriate Save, Export, Open, Import, or Insert dialog box.
See also
Wikipedia: Verband der Automobilindustrie
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