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# Download & Import the Project Archive

#### Download the Project Archive

To begin working on the actual application, download the provided project archive. This archive contains the source code. Download the project archive: 

{% file src="/files/97RySGLhadZdWcnaIHhZ" %}

#### Import the archive into the MCUXpresso IDE

Inside the MCUXpresso IDE, go to File and choose the import option.

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In the popup window that will open, dropdown the "General" menu and choose the "Existing Projects into Workspace" option and then go "Next".

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In the next opopup window, select "Select Archive File" and choose the downloaded zip. Then press "Finish".

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