VDAFS

Basic information about VDAFS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VDAFS（*.VDAFS or *.vdafs）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the VDAFS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the VDAFS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VDAFS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VDAFS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VDAFS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the VDAFS file?
How to open a VDAFS file?
What programs do I need to open a VDAFS file?
What programs help to create and edit a VDAFS file?
How to convert VDAFS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to VDAFS file format?

1.Detail information about VDAFS file extension: CAD VDA-FS Data Exchange Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDAFS files
File type	CAD VDA-FS Data Exchange Format	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VDAFS file is a CAD VDA-FS Data Exchange Format. The vdafs file extension is related to VDA-FS format, a data exchange format for the transfer of surface models from one CAD system to another. Its name stands for Verband der Automobilindustrie - Flächenschnittstelle, which translates to the organisation of the automotive industry - surface translation format. Standard was specified by the German organization VDA MIME types: application/vda
Windows	AutoCAD PolyTrans\|CAD+DCC
macOS	AutoCAD for Mac

Can't open a VDAFS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.VDAFS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the VDAFS extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support VDAFS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of VDAFS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a VDAFS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VDAFS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a VDAFS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the VDAFS file is damaged.
Whether the VDAFS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the VDAFS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the VDAFS file format is incompletely.
Whether the VDAFS file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a VDAFS file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a VDAFS file.

If the VDAFS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.