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This paper describes a way to share 3D-CAD models by a visualization tool that uses mainly geometoric attribute of models. Previously each model's attributes are extracted and the tool plots 3D-CAD models on a coordinate plane based on the attributes with a thumbnail image that shows model's appearance. By doing so, similar models are plotted in short distance each other. Users can alter the coordinate plotting attributes to see from different viewpoints. Also users can zoom in favorite rectangle on the plane that is given by mouse device to search what users want. These functions enable users to understand retrieved 3D-CAD intuitively and to search models analytically. These features promote reusing models favorably compared to searching by part number.
