A couple weeks ago I bought a new mouse for home and really like it... so I am writing about that today! BILT-NA mouse pad not included:)
Read on to learn more about 3D Connexion's CadMouse...
The CadMouse is a solid mouse with a great scroll wheel, no tilt to scroll sideways; I have never seen anyone do that with a mouse and it always messes up the simple button feature of the wheel.
This is their wireless model that can connect three ways; Bluetooth, Wireless receiver or with a standard USB charging cable. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery so no need to replace batteries but that means you also need to plug it in once and a while. It is supposed to last two months on a full charge, but I have not owned it that long.
It also came with a nice travel case and zippers shut.
There are many Revit commands to select from...
When I first opened the settings dialog it told me a specific Windows mouse setting was not optimal and offered to fix it.
While in Revit, pressing the special Gesture Button opens an application specific radial menu (see image below) centered on your current cursor location, where you can just pass your cursor through one of the options to start that command - or click the X in the center to cancel. These options can be customized as well, but I have not done that yet.
The wireless receiver also supports, at the same time, their wireless 3D mouse which I also have and use for navigating in Revizto, Enscape and Infraworks.
The only complaint about the CadMouse is the same one I have for the wireless 3d mouse, it should have a built-in place to store the wireless receiver.
Find out more here: https://www.3dconnexion.com/cadmouse_wireless/en/
I mention the 3d Connexion 3d mouse in these previous posts:
For BIM Chapters updates, follow @DanStine_MN on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn
Read on to learn more about 3D Connexion's CadMouse...
The CadMouse is a solid mouse with a great scroll wheel, no tilt to scroll sideways; I have never seen anyone do that with a mouse and it always messes up the simple button feature of the wheel.
Non-Disclaimer: I did not get this mouse for free and I was not paid to write this post:)The only thing that is taking a little bit to get used to is the position of the smaller right button and the fact that there is a full, formal, middle mouse button. The smaller button below the scroll wheel will be discussed in a moment.
This is their wireless model that can connect three ways; Bluetooth, Wireless receiver or with a standard USB charging cable. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery so no need to replace batteries but that means you also need to plug it in once and a while. It is supposed to last two months on a full charge, but I have not owned it that long.
It also came with a nice travel case and zippers shut.
Software
Here are a few shots of the customization options... given it is a "CAD" mouse is has several presents for AutoCAD and Revit. Notice, in this first image that all the buttons can be customized.
There are many Revit commands to select from...
When I first opened the settings dialog it told me a specific Windows mouse setting was not optimal and offered to fix it.
While in Revit, pressing the special Gesture Button opens an application specific radial menu (see image below) centered on your current cursor location, where you can just pass your cursor through one of the options to start that command - or click the X in the center to cancel. These options can be customized as well, but I have not done that yet.
The wireless receiver also supports, at the same time, their wireless 3D mouse which I also have and use for navigating in Revizto, Enscape and Infraworks.
The only complaint about the CadMouse is the same one I have for the wireless 3d mouse, it should have a built-in place to store the wireless receiver.
Find out more here: https://www.3dconnexion.com/cadmouse_wireless/en/
I mention the 3d Connexion 3d mouse in these previous posts:
For BIM Chapters updates, follow @DanStine_MN on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn