3Dconnexion

kirving

Hi,

I've just ordered a 3Dconnexion Space Navigator the other day, to use in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Just wondering has anyone used one of thier devices, and what did they think of it?

Regards,
Kevin

Offy

I use one, it takes a little getting used to at the start. I dont see it asa huge advantage over a three button mouse. The zoom functionality is betterthan using the mouse wheel IMO but other than that its not very different tousing a mouse to manoeuvre around a model/assembly.

kirving

Just an update on this.

I got the SpaceNavigaor and have been using it a little bit lately.

Moving around a model is a little awkward when getting used to it, but I'm pretty sure it's faster than the mouse. I timed myself using it(versus a mouse) to move between 10 seperate points on a large assembly I had and it was faster.

I have the two buttons set up to "fit isometric" and "normal to" views which speeds things up a little too.

Using it in Google Earth is beautifully smooth, so maybe someone working with GIS or larger models would find it useful.

I probably won't see this thread much, so if anyone has any questions on using it, reply here and also PM me to remind me that you've done so!

ir555

Have used various models over the past 5 years at work.

Defiantely a massive improvment on speed with large models and even parts.

Worth setting up all the buttons for repetitive tasks - e.g. measure, new sketch etc...

Have forgotten it one or two days and am at least 40% less efficent without it..

My 2 cents...

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