VDA (.vda) import/export

VDA 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.

Import

To open, import, insert, and attach a file as a worksession

From the File menu, click Open, Insert, Import, or Worksession > Attach.
In the dialog box, select a supported file type.
Click Open and configure the settings.
When you open a non-3dm file and save the model, its filename will be the default 3dm filename.

Export

To save as or export a Rhino model

On the File menu, click Export Selected or Save As.
In the dialog box, the Files of type list displays the currently supported file types for export.
In the Files of type box, select the supported file type.
In the File name box, select or type a file name.
If the export can be configured, click the Options button to specify export settings.
Mesh file types export NURBS surfaces as meshes either with the specified meshing options, or the document render 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 the Options button in the appropriate Save, Export, Open, Import, or Insert dialog box.