VDAFS
Bidirectional VDAFS interface for CATIA V5
The VDA surface interface (VDAFS) is a neutral CAD interface which permits the interchange of 3D geometries between different CAD systems.
Main Features
Available for all CATIA V5 platforms
Very simple handling
Full integration in CATIA V5
Multilingual user interface
Support of topologies and solids
Different operating modes
Interactive in CATIA - GUI for use without CATIA - Batch mode
Neutral CAD Interface
The VDA surface interface (VDAFS) is a neutral CAD interface which permits the interchange of 3D geometries between different CAD systems. Expanding on the VDAFS standard, the TECHNIA VDAFS Processor transfers not only points, curves and surface bases elements, but even solids via the VDAFS TOP element.
CAA partnership with Dassault Systèmes
The TECHNIA VDAFS Processor for CATIA V5 was developed within the framework of the CAA partnership with Dassault Systèmes. Supports VDAFS Version 2.0. An outstanding feature is its full integration with CATIA V5. CATIA V5 models can be converted to VDAFS format by simply using ‘File-Save As’ on the CATIA File menu.
Graphic User Interface (GUI)
In the same way, VDAFS files can be opened as CATIA models with the ‘File-Open’ menu sequence. In addition to the interactive CATIA integration, the product also includes a graphic user interface (GUI) variant for use outside of CATIA and a batch module for integration into automated data exchange tools.
Communication with Non-CAD Systems
Although more complex interfaces, like STEP are becoming widely accepted for data exchange between CAD systems, the VDAFS interface for CATIA V5 is not losing its importance. Thanks to its simplicity and the well-defined scope of supported elements, VDAFS is very well suited for communication with non-CAD systems such as measuring machines and stereolithographic machines.
