2d problem in Solidworks

projectds · Post by **projectds** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:51 am

Hello, I use a Space Navigator on Solidworks 2011.

When I'm in 2d sketch mode, I want it to be normal to my screen (simply 2d). But it's not when I'm using my 3d mouse. It changes an angle all the time.

Sample of my problem

http://vimeo.com/29184830

Thanks,
Maciek

Barbara · Post by **Barbara** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:28 am

Hello Maciek -

From the video it looks like it may not be zooming in to the area you want it to. I that what you mean by changing angle ?

If not , can you explain more about what it is doing differently than what you need? Was this function previously working correctly?

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Barbara

UtaSH · Post by **UtaSH** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:51 am

Hello projectds,

you can switch off the rotation (left button - menu item "Rotations"). Or if you need the roll movement you can open the 3Dconnexion properties and uncheck in the "Advanced Settings" tab the "Tilt" and "Spin" movements.

projectds · Post by **projectds** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:15 am

When I'm drawing in 2D, I don't want the plane to move.

I don't want to switch off SPIN, TILT and ROLL, because I need it in 3D mode.

I hope you will understand what I mean

UtaSH · Post by **UtaSH** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:09 am

Currently there is no other solution than to switch it off in Drawings and switch it on if you go back to 3D.

FusedFilament · Post by **FusedFilament** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:08 pm

It would be nice to have the ability to use a shortcut key to toggle tilt/spin/roll - on/off while in sketch mode.

Fused

UtaSH · Post by **UtaSH** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:15 am

Hi Fused,

you can map "Rotations" to one of the buttons of the 3D mouse. In the Button Mapping window within SolidWorks you find in the list with the categories "3DxWare Functions". Open this hammer (doubleclick) and you will find "Rotations" listed. Drag + drop this to one of the buttons. That's it

FusedFilament · Post by **FusedFilament** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 2:52 am

Hi UtaSH,

Works perfectly - thank you.

Kind regards

Fused.

FusedFilament · Post by **FusedFilament** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 3:00 am

projectds wrote:When I'm drawing in 2D, I don't want the plane to move.

I don't want to switch off SPIN, TILT and ROLL, because I need it in 3D mode.

I hope you will understand what I mean

Hi Projectds,

Map the "Rotations" option to one of your side buttons as UtaSH has mentioned. I have mapped this option to my "left Button" as I use the right for "Ctrl".

You can simply toggle on/off all the "rotations" ( Spin,Tilt & Roll ) with a single click which keeps the working plane as you put it in 2d mode ( pan, zoom ) then a simple click of the left button to return to 3d as per normal.

regards

Fused

FusedFilament · Post by **FusedFilament** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 3:05 am

Hi UtaSH,

Looking at projectds video he mean't "sketch mode" not drawings. Your solution to me is in fact what he is after also.

Regards

Fused.

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