Select a part or parts that you want to change the opacity of.
Show the 3D Properties pane, if necessary, by selecting the 3D Properties checkbox from the Panes panel in the View tab of the Ribbon.
Select the Opacity under the General in the 3D Properties pane.

Drag the slider handle to set a new opacity.
Click at blank area in the viewport to deselect.
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