3D mouse

It is possible to use a 3D mouse from 3DConnexion. Basically a 3D mouse is used in addition to your traditional mouse and allows you to easily handle objects in the 3D scene. A 3D mouse has 6 degrees of freedom (3 rotations and 3 translations) that can be used simultaneously and give you the feeling of handling 3D objects as if they were in your own hand.

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Move the model left and right (horizontal pan)

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Zoom in and out

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Move the model up and down (vertical pan)

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Rotate backwards/forwards on the horizontal axis (pitch)

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Rotate left/right (roll)

NB: if not locked by the camera up-vector.

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Rotate the model on the vertical axis (yaw)

Note

  • In Panorama mode, use the 3D mouse as a joystick to rotate and zoom the view.

  • In Fly mode, use the 3D mouse as a joystick to navigate in the 3D scene. You can change the speed with G and H shortcut keys.

  • 3D mouse shortcuts, if available on your mouse:

  • For more information about all available functionalities, please consult to the documentation provided with your 3D mouse.