Modifier key support for SpaceNavigator PE?

jkeroes · Post by **jkeroes** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:35 pm

I looked through the FAQ and some of the documentation, but couldn't find the answer to this. Point me in the right direction, please, if I missed it!

Is it possible to use modifier keys to change the speed of the device? For example, holding down <control> to slow down/give precise control over positioning and conversely, holding down <shift> to speed things up?

Thanks,
Joshua

Post by **ngomes** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:36 am

Hi jkeroes,

I don't think this is possible. You can -- of course -- control the speed using buttons not there's no way to toggle between two different speed settings.

Having said that, it sure seems to be an interesting idea. We will see if it generates interest and then consider it for implementation.

jkeroes · Post by **jkeroes** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:48 pm

ngomes wrote:You can -- of course -- control the speed using buttons not there's no way to toggle between two different speed settings.

You can control the speed using the two buttons on the device itself? I don't seem to have that option available to me. Is that an option on one of the fancier models?

Post by **ngomes** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:29 am

Hi jkeroes,

Using the 3DxWare Control Panel, you can assign the command "Increase Sensitivity" and "Decrease Sensitivity" to the device buttons.

Since the SpaceNavigator only has two buttons, you're limited in what you can do.

Note that the driver (3DxWare) configuration is application sensitive. That means it will detect when another supported application is loaded and will switch the configuration accordingly.

jkeroes · Post by **jkeroes** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:55 am

Thanks for the response!

The 3Dconnexion control panel's Buttons tab displays these choices:

Unassigned
3DConnexion Control Panel
Pan/Zoom Only
Tilt/Spin/Roll Only
Pan Only
Zoom Only
Calibrate

Are the Increase Sensitivity and Decrease Sensitivity options in a beta I could try?

Thanks again,
Joshua

flomotan · Post by **flomotan** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:10 pm

Some clarification. The "Increase Sensitivity" and "Decrease Sensitivity" buttons are available on the Windows driver. These options are not on the Mac driver.

Post by **ngomes** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:41 am

Hi jkeroes,

My mistake. Flomotan is very much correct: I was referring to the Windows driver. My apologises for the confusion.