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> > We despirately need interchange and portable data, just as 3D cad needed
> > it when the STEP standard was begun. AP210 exists, and is non proprietary.
> > Embrace it.

I think step is usually used then parts should be manufactured although it could also be used by CAD tools. Gerber files works great for manufacturing although for me usually three revisions are needed.

I think file formats could be postponed until later on unless there are good parser available.