I personally think a 3D-mouse such as space-pilot should come with a health warning; they are highly addictive and it's use is extremely contagious. They are simply brilliant, even if you don't use any of the programmable buttons. When I was working as a contract worker, the client supplied a fully decked-out workstation without 3D-mouse as was usual. I became very frustrated with the clumsy view-handling using the regular mouse, so I requested a 3D-mouse. As they were not willing to provide this, I simply bought the basic version myself and plugged it in. (the basic version isn't actually that expensive) Although the IT department wasn't all that thrilled about it, as I installed the driver software without their permission, they had to admit using the 3D-mouse was an improvement. Within a couple of months over half of the other engineers requested,and got a 3D-mouse, be it the "luxury" version with buttons and the capability to use it with other programs such as excel. Only disadvantage I ever noticed with the basic version without the buttons is the orientation on your desk. As it is rotation symmetric, only the cable gives a clue of the orientation of its axes. Although it is weighted, if you're a bit heavy-handed - as I am - it sometimes has the tendency to rotate somewhat on your desk. So, if you want to zoom, the model may actually pan om your display .... but that is something you notice quickly enough
hello everyone, in my work I have 3dconnexion and a logitech mouse and NX 8.5, it is very helpful especially when doing surfacing.. ric
Yes Yes and Yes. I have two hands why wouldn’t I use both of them at the same time. I love the 3D connections products I have one at work and at home on my MAC.
I am recently converted to the 3D Mouse religion and I did this video a while ago I think it answers a few questions posted here
