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VDAFS Files (*.vda)

VDAFS is a neutral file format for the exchange of surface geometry.

Import Options

The VDA translator imports VDAFS part files as SolidWorks part documents.

Export Options

The VDA translator exports SolidWorks part documents as VDAFS files. You can set the following option:

Output coordinate system Select a coordinate system to apply for export. If you select -- default --, no transformation matrix is applied.


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