Using a Space Mouse (3-D)

You can also use a space mouse for processing 3-D models.

When working with the space mouse, take the following steps for activation:

1. Connect the space mouse to your computer.
2. Install the standard driver of 3Dconnexion GmbH.
3. Start HiCAD.
4. Activate the Activate space mouse checkbox in the HiCAD Extras menu.
5. To use the space mouse, activate it directly by pressing the operating button.

Example of a space mouse (Source: 3Dconnexion)

Functions of the mouse joystick:

• Tilt/Rotate: Rotate view
• Left/right: Move to left/right
• Push: Maximise area
• Pull: Minimize area
• Press down: Move down
• Pull up: Move up

Functions of the mouse buttons:

• 4: Switch between views
  (for active rotation mode)
• 5: Rotate slower
• 6: Rotate faster

If you select HiCAD when installing the mouse driver, the other buttons of the space mouse are pre-set to HiCAD-specific functions. This pre-setting is displayed in the Button functions tab. However, the HiCAD-specific functions can only be executed if the rotation mode is inactive.

 Related Topics

Using the Mouse • Extras Menu