Stuck rotation center in Unreal Engine 5.3.2 and 3ds Max 2024

[Vadim]

Hello!

I’d like to share my impressions after several months of using the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Pro and 3Dconnexion.

I really like this mouse, but at the same time, I’m very disappointed. I use Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk 3ds Max, and Unreal Engine daily. I absolutely love working with this mouse in Fusion; it truly creates a whole new experience, speeds up the process, and makes it more comfortable. However, Fusion is just a small part of my work—more of a hobby.

In all the critical applications for me (3ds Max, Unreal Engine), the mouse doesn’t help. After some time of running these applications, I see the same issue: at a certain point, the rotation center (pivot point) gets stuck in one place, and no automatic algorithms or manual object selection modes can move it. Even loading new scenes or maps doesn’t help. The only solution in this case is to completely restart the application, which contradicts the idea of optimization and workflow acceleration.

Speaking as a developer, I believe there is a critical issue with the software that prevents me, as a user, from fully utilizing the device in most of the important (and supported) applications. In other words, I have a large device sitting on my desk that I only use in one 3D package, even though the advertising suggests otherwise—it should unify navigation across all programs. I tested this on two different devices and multiple computers.

If the bug cannot be reproduced and caught in all applications (I still haven’t figured out what causes it myself), please implement a mechanism to reinitialize the rotation center that will force the "stuck" blue point to be reset and recalculated. I’ll bind this action to one of the buttons on the device and will finally be able to use it not only for my hobby but also in my professional work.

Imagine the following situation: one of my colleagues asks me if it’s convenient to work with this mouse. I can’t answer positively because I myself cannot use it in those applications.

[quarrelsavor]

Do you have any other specific mouse recommendations? I'm very interested in it.