Problem opening a 3dc file

Any ideas why I can’t open this file:
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It’s from the Smithsonian Institution’s 3D fossil collection
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I am using 3DCrafter, just downloaded on Windows Vista.
Thanks!

My only idea (and i am not sure if this is it,) is because that the project that you are trying to download if for a different version of 3D Crafter.

Looks like they are not 3DCrafter files at all but are for 3D-CT scanner files (Computed Tomography) – there is a special viewer program on that website.

yES, Sorry I forgot to post this, I emailed them and they pointed me to the advanced instructions. Posted here with permission. So not a 3Dcrafter file.

[quote:3po4203l][i:3po4203l]INSTRUCTIONS:

FLASH: Rotate the model by holding the LEFT click button and dragging with your mouse. All Flash models are shown at relative size to one another (i.e., smaller objects appear small relative to larger objects) so there is no zoom functionality. For zoom and a true 3D experience, try the 3DCT viewer.

3DCT: Currently works only on PC (Mac and Linux versions coming soon). Rotate the model by holding the LEFT click button and dragging with your mouse. Zoom in and out by holding the RIGHT click button and dragging your mouse up and down. Translate the model by holding both RIGHT and LEFT buttons and dragging your mouse. All 3DCT models are not shown to scale. Experiment your viewing experience by clicking the MENU button and turning various options on and off.&quot;

PowerPoint: Currently works only on PC (Mac and Linux versions coming soon).Click the link and open or save the slide to your computer. Upon opening the file, if you see a RED X, click the OPTIONS box on your security warning and select ENABLE THIS CONTENT. Then start the slide show to enable the 3D view (hit F5 button). Rotate the model by holding the LEFT click button and dragging with your mouse. Zoom in and out by holding the RIGHT click button and dragging your mouse up and down. Translate the model by holding both RIGHT and LEFT buttons and dragging your mouse. Stop the slide show by hitting the ESC button on your keyboard.Please remember to credit the Human Origins Program if you use these 3D models in your lectures, classes,or other presentations.[/i:3po4203l][/quote:3po4203l]