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Choosing a VDA Balloon Shape

VDA balloons, which were available in standalone SOLIDWORKS Inspection, are now available in the SOLIDWORKS Inspection add-in.

VDA balloons are characterized by a drop shape and are frequently used in the German automotive industry.

To choose a VDA balloon shape:

Click Add/Edit Balloons (SOLIDWORKS Inspection CommandManager).
In the Balloon Settings PropertyManager, under Regular Format, for Shape, select VDA.
Click .

Search 'Choosing a VDA Balloon Shape' in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.

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