SolidView 3.0 includes a new option for directly importing VDA-FS data. It was developed by the Verband der Automobilindustrie e. It is a German National Standard published as DIN 66301. With this import option, SolidView 3.0 users can directly import, view, and measure VDA-FS data. SolidView 3.0 includes support for assembly structures imported via VRML files.
Users can view the assembly structure and selectively show and hide elements within the structure.
Since SolidView uses industry-standard STL and VRML files, which are easily generated from all popular CAD systems, SolidView makes it possible to view 3D designs on a Windows PC, regardless of their source. SolidView's exclusive publishing feature enables users to send a free viewer along with their designs, making it possible to communicate designs with organizations that have not purchased SolidView. In addition to reading STL and VRML 1.0 files, SolidView also allows users to view 3D Face information in DXF format as well as OBJ files generated from various concept modeling systems. An IGES import option is also available to allow users to view and measure IGES surface data. Numerous sample files are also available from the Solid Concepts web site.