![]() Without knowing what Operating System you are using, go into your Control Panel and then go into the area in which you can uninstall or modify programs. What is happening is AutoCAD's driver is duking it out with the 3dconnexion driver (ie, they are both enabled) - and you really don't want two drivers enabled at the same time. To clarify, this is something that you adjust under the 3dconnexion device driver area, not thru AutoCAD itself. And it would be utterly unacceptable if autodesk has indeed chosen to overlook this matter. I have been very disappointed to have had this wonderful hardware, which was expensive too, remain unexploited. I contacted 3dconnexion on a number of occasions regarding this issue and they have categorically said to me that this is an autodesk issue, which has been pending for a long time and i am wondering why i have not seen anyone else make an issue of this matter on the forums? Perhaps and most hopefully i am simply making a mistake here and i would be most grateful for anyone's help regarding this issue because i desperately would like to use my 3d mouse again. I also tried to reinstall graphics drivers but nothing works. I have updated to the latest drivers for the 3dconnexion software, i placed the autodesk hotfix in the right place and got repeated fatal errors, removed it again and autocad works fine but not with the 3d mouse. My 3dconnexion Spacemouse Pro, which is an incredible piece of kit, which really enhances productivity especially when working in 3d does no longer work with Autocad 2014 although it did work with previous versions of autocad. They all run the same now.īeing a Linux user, only downside is Xpadder missing Linux support, however I run most CAD programs in Windows environment so that is really no big deal.This is a very frustrating issue i have had for quite a while ever since i started using Autocad 2014. I mapped my gamepad keys in order to have the same functions on the same gamepad buttons, so I don’t have to remember shortcuts and combinations for other CAD programs I don’t use as often as Sketchup. ![]() That’s a BIG plus, as Xpadder will let you save different profiles. I am so happy about this solution and the work now flowing much faster and easier, that I decided to share my experience with the community.Īn added bonus of this solution compared to the 3dconnexion navigators/pads is that the gamepad/mouse combination can be used in any other CAD program - or windows based software. The rest of the buttons I use for most common tools and functions.Īs a result I am now able to work long time without ever having to move my hands from the mouse and gamepad and I also seldom have to select common tools and functions from the menu, the toolbars, or the keyboard. I have configured the two left triggers of the PS2 gamepad so they are used to pan and rotate associated to the mouse movement, while the zoom function is still associated to the mouse wheel. Through the Xpadder software I configured the 17 buttons and 2 joysticks of my 9.99 Euro PS2 Gamepad, plus I have 5 more configurable buttons and a scroll wheel on the mouse. I have built a sort of cradle for the game pad, to keep it stable on my desktop, and to support my wrist/hand on a soft neoprene lined surface as I work. Gamepad on the left, mouse on the right of my keyboard. So I decided to try a cheap alternative using a Playstation 2 gamepad and the XPadder (freeware) software associated to a simple 5 button mouse. However, the larger 3dconnexion pads are quite expensive. Having only two buttons is definitely a limitation, for those - like me - who don’t care using the keyboard and prefer having the most common functions on predefined, readily available buttons. The space Mouse is not very expensive at about 100 Euro, but its still too much for me not being a professional, and and it offers only two configurable buttons. I have been looking into a 3dconnexion controller for a while but finally decided against it due to the cost.
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