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FIGURE 9-2 Downloading a 3D model from McMaster-Carr

4. Open Alibre Design. From the main screen, choose File | Import and look for
the file you just downloaded. Open the file, and then click OK when asked
about Import File Options.

5. Voila! The CAD file of the part should pop up on your screen, as shown in
Figure 9-3. Use the Rotate button to spin the model around, and the
Measuring tool (select Tools | Measurement Tool) to confirm the file was
imported correctly.