3d Connexion Navigator

[Anonymous]

I just got a 3d Connexion mouse which is supposed to work with AC11 (under the view tab/navigation extras).
Has anyone used it? Any tips on how to make it work?

Cheers

[Anonymous]

I just received this 3d Connexion navigator.

it works perfectly in Artlantis, but in Archicad it only rotates the entire model around a point (same as orbit command). I want to fly around like in the explore model function. Is this possible?

AC12 - 2285
MacPro Quad Core 2.66 Ghz / 4GB / OS 10.4.10
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz / 4GB / Windows XP Pro SP 2

[Karl Ottenstein]

Simon wrote:
I just received this 3d Connexion navigator.

it works perfectly in Artlantis, but in Archicad it only rotates the entire model around a point (same as orbit command). I want to fly around like in the explore model function. Is this possible?

You can customize the device behavior for any application in its control panel . In addition, ArchiCAD has a menu option that reverses all functions to give you either an 'object' or a 'fly through' approach. Look in your View menu for a menu such as that in the attached screenshot. If it is not there, modify your Work Environment to include it.

I recommend increasing the speed of the device in its control panel for most applications.

Cheers,
Karl

[Dwight]

have you seen this?

[Karl Ottenstein]

Dueling screenshots... 😉

[Dwight]

Let me get my banjo object.

[Anonymous]

You guys are the best

thanks

[Da3dalus]

They're just trying to hog the posting counts. There's still no answer as to whether the 3D Navigator will work on my G4. Of course, now my G4 is having stability problems, and probably isn't long for this world. If only it had a 3d Navigator before it died! Oh, the humanity!

[Karl Ottenstein]

Da3dalus wrote:
There's still no answer as to whether the 3D Navigator will work on my G4.

Works fine on my G4 (old dual 1GHz mirror door). Your Dell looks like a "slightly" faster machine, so perhaps not the worst thing in the world for your G4 to have died.

Cheers,
Karl

[Da3dalus]

Thanks, Karl! I have no worries with the Dell workstation at my office, but it's a little hefty to be carrying to clients' offices. The G4 Powerbook 17" is my personal computer, and often the only laptop I can get access to on short notice. The big screen works great for informal presentations, and the video is still very quick, given its old age. I'm saving up for a Mac Pro for home, so I'd rather not invest in a new laptop right now.

I will be ordering the Navigator soon!

[Dwight]

I received notice of a new driver that claims to broaden the applicability of the Navigator, perhaps into Archicad plan window use:

http://www.3dconnexion.com/supported-software/anywhere.html

Let's find out.