SpaceNavigator & Photoshop CS3 = perfect!

zutuzu · Post by **zutuzu** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 7:00 am

Wow.

After one day, I can not imagine anymore working with photoshop without using the spacenavigator to pan, zoom and set the brush-size.

This gadget extremly increases my workflow.

However, since I use a german keyboard layout, to make the brush-size control work, I had to install a german photoshop version, using an english version did not allow to controll the brush size by rotating the cap.

This is a fantastic product for all photoshop artists, 3dconnexion should announce this very prominently on their website and the product specs.

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:33 am

I'll pass on your request to the programmers.
Your correct if you install English driver the application must also be in English otherwise it can give you some strange error messages.

moonsoft · Post by **moonsoft** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:12 am

Hi,
I use CS3 English version, on an English Windows XP, with the space pilot, and have a German layout keyboard as well. Brush resize works fine if I use the XP language bar to toggle keybord layout to English. When I have to type in some German text with Umlauts then I just toggle back to German for the moment.
So its easier than installing a German Photoshop (I also don't like the translations of commands) and still have brush resize via space pilot...

Anyway it a nuisance and I would like the 3Dconnexion people to account for regional keyboard layout in a future driver update ....

flomotan · Post by **flomotan** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:20 am

Hi moonsoft,

We're currently looking at what can be done to support environments with mixed language versions for Photoshop and the keyboard. Until that's available, our recommendation is to use the same keyboard layout language as the localized language for Photoshop. That is, English Photoshop with English keyboard layout for example.

Some background information on why it is important to maintain the same keyboard language layout as your Photoshop software... The 3DxPhotoshop plugin simulates keystrokes to adjust the brush size. Each localized version of Photoshop uses a different set of keystrokes for adjusting the brush size. If the input language for the keyboard does not match the language for Photoshop, it may not be possible to simulate the required keys since they will have a different scan code that may not exist on that keyboard layout. The only sure way to avoid this issue for now is to match the keyboard input language to that of Photoshop.

noviolence · Post by **noviolence** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:03 pm

Hi, ..

Ive got an english PS Version, and I set up an english keyboard layout.. but it doesnt work.. Everything works except the brush size control

flomotan · Post by **flomotan** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:16 am

Starting with v3.5.5 of the 3DxSoftware driver, brush size adjustment has been enhanced for Photoshop CS3. It should now work with mixed languages between Photoshop and the keyboard

noviolence · Post by **noviolence** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:12 am

Ive installed 3.5.5 yesterday .. doesn't work with any keyboard layout

I've reinstalled it twice.. everythink works except the brush size ..

flomotan · Post by **flomotan** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:20 pm

I sent you a email with details on how to contact me and some questions. Once we have more data on the problem, I'll post an answer to the forum.

JonAngelo · Post by **JonAngelo** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:14 pm

Brush size doesn't work here either.

Sincerely

JonAngelo

noviolence · Post by **noviolence** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:41 am

sorry, for not answering the mail.
I rechecked about the Hotkey thing.. and tada.. it works

flomotan · Post by **flomotan** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:57 pm

Please see this post on using Photoshop CS3 with 3DxSoftware v3.5.6 on Windows.

viewtopic.php?p=7596#7596

GR|PROMI · Post by **GR|PROMI** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:25 am

Hi,

I have just received spaceTraveler with 3.5.6 driver and I cannot change the brush size in photoshop cs3 (os vista).
Photoshop is english, however my vista is not (I am also using several keyboard encodings, tho primary is english). I was able to set shortcut with photoshop at first run, I have also checked the directory mentioned on the link above and it should be all OK.

The other programs I use, work as advertised.

flomotan · Post by **flomotan** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:40 am

I assume you're able to navigate and only the brush size adjustment is not working? One thing to note is that the shortcut you specify is tied to the keyboard encoding. If you change the encoding, then the brush adjustment will stop working.

Try this.
- Start PS and set the encoding to EN
- Change the shortcut for 3DxPhotoshop plugin to Alt-Shift-Ctrl-H
- Restart PS and make sure the kb is set to EN
- Try adjusting brush size

GR|PROMI · Post by **GR|PROMI** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:13 am

Thank you for your reply. The brush size works now. The trick was in setting exactly the same shortcut. I used before other shortcut and it did not work, after I set the alt-shift-ctr-h, it started working.

Thank you.

Gareee · Post by **Gareee** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:27 pm

Hmmm I have english photoshop cs3, english ketboard, bound cntrl+alt_shift+h to the navigator, but I've no idea how to make it adjust brush size.

Do you just select a brush, and then rotate the cap to adjust size? If so, mine's not working.

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