VDA-FS¶
The VDAFS import/export interface is an add-on and requires a separate codeword.
VDA-FS import¶
Interfaces toolbar (optional) | |
File menu > Import > VDA-FS |
This function is used to import data in the VDA-FS format.
After activation of the function, the dialog window Import VDA-FS opens. Having selected the desired file, the following query appears:
"2D-depiction projected [0], rectangle [1] or without elements [2]"
- Projected: the wire frame is projected in the current workspace
- Rectangle: the box borders are created as a rectangle in the current workspace
- No elements: an empty object is created
Note
The protocol contains the header of the VDA-FS file and a statistic, which is saved after completion of the import process. Additionally, the dimensions of the box borders are noted. Hints for the scaling may be contained as well.
VDA-FS export¶
Interfaces toolbar (optional) | |
File menu > Export > VDA-FS |
Currently visible 3D data is saved in VDA-FS format. The saved VDA-FS file should always be checked by reading it back.
After activation of the function the dialog window VDA-FS Export opens.
Note
A statistic is displayed in the info window.
VDA-FS parameter¶
Menu Settings > Options > Save/Load > Interfaces > VDA-FS-Parameters |
This function is used to set the parameters for the VDA-FS import and export.
After activation of the function the VDA-FS parameter window appears:
Parameters for the import¶
Some element types can be switched on or off.
- points
- point sequence (polylines)
- point-vector sequence (polylines with normal vectors)
- circles
- curves
- surfaces
- surfaces trimmed
Attention: Trimmed surfaces consist of curves and surfaces.
The check boxes for SET and GROUP define, if the VDA-FS types SET and GROUP are considered for the import.
TLIST
In the field Scaling, the desired factor can be specified. (default = 1)
Parameters for the export¶
In the field Version the desired VDA-FS version is specified. (default = 2.0)
Some element types can be switched on or off.
- curves
- surfaces
The switch special parts defines if special parts are saved into a separate group or not.
The field company always needs to be filled in. Otherwise, the ELITECAD file cannot be converted into a VDA-FS file. The other fields are optional.