VDA-FS is a
CAD 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 organisation
VDAVDA-FS is in superseded by STEP, ISO 10303.