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I’ve been a 3Dconnexion user for about 20 years. I’ve had five of them over the years. The Enterprise is my favorite but the two button single knob format is also good. Most importantly, I have to say that pulling the knob up or pushing down should make the model space go up and down. Pushing away should make the model space push away. That’s one of the two default choices they give you and it’s so intuitive, because it feels like the knob is actually the model space. As if you’re holding the object with your left hand. The way you move the knob, is the way you move the object. It would not be good to get used to the other setup that you show at the beginning of the video, then decide later that you want to switch to the more natural and intuitive setup.
I know that’s the default way of using it, but I’ve been using one of these for 15 years and have always had it setup this way. I doubt I’ll ever go back to the other way 😆
@@BevelishCreationsif that’s what works for you that’s totally cool of course. 👍 When I advise new users, I always tell them to set it so the workspace moves the same way that the knob moves.
I bought the Spacemouse based on this video for Shapr3D,,, it’s been a game changer! I’m also using two Stream Decks. I made icons in Keynote to make selecting tools quick.
Yes, you can customize everything. Changing the buttons to left and right click can be done with the software. On MAC most of it can be done with the software On Windows and Linux: For more customization you will have to manually edit the xml file for the app you work with. You can make a configuration xml for any program you want. The compatible programs on their website are just the ones they have preconfigured xml files for already and work out of the box.
I have had the SpaceMouse Wireless for a few years. I have never seen that 3d connexion screen where you can choose what cad program you are using. I have 3Dxware v10.9 on Windows Machine.
Used to say it was pretty useless until I got one at work.... now I'm considering buying one for my hobby. It's just that amazing, but also a bit debilitating, I struggle to navigate models and be efficient with the basic MnK setup now. Worth it 100% if you're a CAD tech'
❤👏Great instructional video. The Space Mouse is super intuitive. Very short learning curve. In fact I'd recommend it for people learning CAD. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🙏❤️
I've been googling around, and unable to figure out how you mapped a button to switch workspaces in Fusion 360. I've kinda hacked getting back to the design workspace with the any shortcut plugin, but it won't let me switch to the manufacture workspace. Thoughts?
Mine is just a workaround. I mapped the key to cycle through the different workspaces. Since I only use Fusion 360 for CAM, it works well for me to assign the key to jump to manufacture from design. But if I need to go back to design, I’ll need to press it a few times to cycle through the other workspaces
Hey Alex, great explanation of the spacemouse. I've seen people use a loupedeck / streamdeck on there productivity, setups and i've even seen people using the smaller people take the smaller spacemouse and pair it with a small streamdeck. Have you tried to use the loupedeck for CAD? is that even worth considering?
I used an old style Spacemouse (with the ball. Yeah way back when). Once you get used to these you won't want to model without it if you do any type of 3D modeling for CAD/CAM. Will this work in the non commercial version of Fusion 360? I can't find the answer online. All the reviewers us the commercial version. It would make modeling fun again.
Never heard of this before and I was curious. You're the first video I saw and a helpful one at that. So thank you for that. I was thinking of buying one of the cheaper ones, as I just got into Shaper3D. I couldn't help but notice some little platform thingy behind you mouse. Looks like something you'd rest the heal of your hand on. If you don't mind my asking, what is it and where do I get one? Thanks again.
LOL. Same here. For the bulk of my 2D work. But, I'm recently studying Clo3D so I'm going to keep this on the backburner. Maybe when I become productive I'll consider getting one of these.
@waltergava5034 weird…I’m not sure what’s going on. I can ask. The keyboard I use is the IQUNIX F97 Hitchhiker. You can get 5% off using the code: bevelish on their site
@@BevelishCreations I was able to order with a link from another video, I believe the one where you were modeling with shape 3D, thank you for reaching out
@@BevelishCreations the link in the description takes me to us store. It seems the discount there. and when I change the country and add it to cart and I apply the coupon code . It says coupon code doesn't exist.
@earth355 I’m still waiting to hear back from them, the guy responsible is on vacation. I’ll let you know as soon as I get back to you. Just wanted you to know, so you don’t think I ghosted you haha
I love those 3D Mice. I had one when learning CAD/CAM like 18 years ago with Mastercam and SURFCAM. I think it wasn't even called a SpaceMouse back then. I don't do it much anymore, but using 3D software without one still feels wrong. Your justification for having the computer mouse on the right side being because you're right handed seems absolutely bizarre to me. I'm left handed and I use the mouse on the right side too. Aren't 95% of mice ergonomically shaped for the right hand anyway? I don't think I've ever seen anyone use a mouse in their left hand. Just imagining it feels so alien to me!
I just meant I still use both a regular mouse and a space mouse. Some people have the space mouse setup on the right side and will use a track pad on their left side. And a few companies make left-handed mice, one of them being 3Dconnexion
I'm left-handed and use a left-handed mouse. Right hand uses the SpaceMouse. It couldn't possibly work the other way around for me, not without months/years of relearning.
When Shapr3D was first adding support for 3Dconnexion, I did this video for them to demonstrate the importance of Lock Horizon. Also the center of rotation was important to show. Their beta was a little rough at that time but it all works quite well now. th-cam.com/video/EA-haUgJMyo/w-d-xo.html
Nice story. But: The guy that has used a shit ton of 3D mice in his job as a designer for the automotive industry is oblivious about this fact in his job as a designer of furniture until the manufacturer of these tools comes back on him to sell their product. Yeah .... sure ... yeah .... I have one of those for years now and they are awesome. But if I was ever to forget about this fact I would stay away from any design software due to the fact that my brain morphed into mush.
I don't understand why people are using these in the left hand... I mean why??? Seems idiotic to have two mice when the keyboard is such an essential tool in 3D
@@BevelishCreationsthe spacemouse is not a mouse?... lol. I mean it's doing the same functions of a mouse except it has more functionality. I get that it was designed for the left hand, I still don't get why.
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Great addition of showing video of how you actually use the mouse versus just showing the cool zooms within CAD.
I've had a Spacemouse since I shifted my primary design work into Inventor. I can't imagine working 3d without it.
Used one since the first one was produce and had many since. Can’t live without it working in the cad world.
Glad to hear!
Indeed. I tend to avoid software that doesn’t support 3Dconnexion devices.
I’ve been a 3Dconnexion user for about 20 years. I’ve had five of them over the years. The Enterprise is my favorite but the two button single knob format is also good.
Most importantly, I have to say that pulling the knob up or pushing down should make the model space go up and down. Pushing away should make the model space push away. That’s one of the two default choices they give you and it’s so intuitive, because it feels like the knob is actually the model space. As if you’re holding the object with your left hand. The way you move the knob, is the way you move the object.
It would not be good to get used to the other setup that you show at the beginning of the video, then decide later that you want to switch to the more natural and intuitive setup.
I know that’s the default way of using it, but I’ve been using one of these for 15 years and have always had it setup this way. I doubt I’ll ever go back to the other way 😆
@@BevelishCreationsif that’s what works for you that’s totally cool of course. 👍
When I advise new users, I always tell them to set it so the workspace moves the same way that the knob moves.
How did you personalize the buttons of your MX Master in Fusion 360??
I bought the Spacemouse based on this video for Shapr3D,,, it’s been a game changer! I’m also using two Stream Decks. I made icons in Keynote to make selecting tools quick.
Awesome
hi one doubt, so which is a better investment space mouse of mx master 3s?
Hi I see you are using Spece Mouse (3D Connexion)
Would it be possible for us to mod the original 2button to become left and right click?
Yes, you can customize everything. Changing the buttons to left and right click can be done with the software.
On MAC most of it can be done with the software
On Windows and Linux:
For more customization you will have to manually edit the xml file for the app you work with.
You can make a configuration xml for any program you want. The compatible programs on their website are just the ones they have preconfigured xml files for already and work out of the box.
Yes all buttons can be customized
I have had the SpaceMouse Wireless for a few years. I have never seen that 3d connexion screen where you can choose what cad program you are using. I have 3Dxware v10.9 on Windows Machine.
Actually here to see if this has potential for being alternative to joystick/HOTAS for flight and space sim
I won’t be able to answer that for you sorry. Never used it for those applications.
Used to say it was pretty useless until I got one at work.... now I'm considering buying one for my hobby. It's just that amazing, but also a bit debilitating, I struggle to navigate models and be efficient with the basic MnK setup now. Worth it 100% if you're a CAD tech'
❤👏Great instructional video. The Space Mouse is super intuitive. Very short learning curve. In fact I'd recommend it for people learning CAD. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🙏❤️
Thanks man! Which one do you use?
@@BevelishCreations I have the Compact. But I should have bought the wireless. 🙂
I've been googling around, and unable to figure out how you mapped a button to switch workspaces in Fusion 360. I've kinda hacked getting back to the design workspace with the any shortcut plugin, but it won't let me switch to the manufacture workspace. Thoughts?
Mine is just a workaround. I mapped the key to cycle through the different workspaces. Since I only use Fusion 360 for CAM, it works well for me to assign the key to jump to manufacture from design. But if I need to go back to design, I’ll need to press it a few times to cycle through the other workspaces
Hey Alex, great explanation of the spacemouse. I've seen people use a loupedeck / streamdeck on there productivity, setups and i've even seen people using the smaller people take the smaller spacemouse and pair it with a small streamdeck. Have you tried to use the loupedeck for CAD? is that even worth considering?
I have a Loupedeck and it’s not that good for CAD. I tried it, but it’s laggy and you can’t really do much other than program some hot keys
I’m left handed can I use it in my right and my normal mouse on my left? It looks ambidextrous.
oh man! that's awesome! Need something like this for my workflow
Dude you will not regret it
I've gotten pretty used to using the Stream deck with Sketchup.
These would mean retraining muscle memory.
It’ll be an upgrade. I’ve tried using a Loupedeck with these programs before, it’s not even close
I used an old style Spacemouse (with the ball. Yeah way back when). Once you get used to these you won't want to model without it if you do any type of 3D modeling for CAD/CAM. Will this work in the non commercial version of Fusion 360? I can't find the answer online. All the reviewers us the commercial version. It would make modeling fun again.
Yes it’ll work with the non-commercial version. That’s what I use
What about for game play, like a 3d world shootem up game?
Not sure if it’ll work with that, you’ll need to check their site
With the smallest one I know that some people use a DIY macropad for shortcuts trough QMK
I haven’t used that one. Not sure how well it works
Never heard of this before and I was curious. You're the first video I saw and a helpful one at that. So thank you for that. I was thinking of buying one of the cheaper ones, as I just got into Shaper3D. I couldn't help but notice some little platform thingy behind you mouse. Looks like something you'd rest the heal of your hand on. If you don't mind my asking, what is it and where do I get one? Thanks again.
Hey thanks for watching. Yeah it’s a wrist rest by a company called Deltahub
Like you could read my mind. I was literally wondering how I would use it with Shapr3D!
Hope this video gave you a good idea on how you’d want to set one up!
DAMN that's cool! 😱🔥 I saw this and searched to see what it's for. I have no use for this, but I still kinda want it🤣
LOL. Same here. For the bulk of my 2D work. But, I'm recently studying Clo3D so I'm going to keep this on the backburner. Maybe when I become productive I'll consider getting one of these.
No more coupon available, what keyword is that?
Really? Try using the code again. Sometimes you need to do it a couple of times. Not sure why
@@BevelishCreations tried again, saying they reached the limit, I meant which keyboard is on the video
@waltergava5034 weird…I’m not sure what’s going on. I can ask. The keyboard I use is the IQUNIX F97 Hitchhiker. You can get 5% off using the code: bevelish on their site
@@BevelishCreations I was able to order with a link from another video, I believe the one where you were modeling with shape 3D, thank you for reaching out
@waltergava5034 awesome!
does it work in Pop_OS or nobara Linux?
It works with Linux
hello does your coupon code work in india? doesn't seem to be working for me unfortunately
It should. Sometimes you might have to try a couple of times. Something weird happens with cookies.
@@BevelishCreations the link in the description takes me to us store. It seems the discount there. and when I change the country and add it to cart and I apply the coupon code . It says coupon code doesn't exist.
@earth355 let me ask them…I’ll let you know once I hear back
@@BevelishCreations thank you so much for this
@earth355 I’m still waiting to hear back from them, the guy responsible is on vacation. I’ll let you know as soon as I get back to you. Just wanted you to know, so you don’t think I ghosted you haha
Your videos are great thanks!
Thank you!
Omg omg I need to buy both 😍 so useful wow
Yessss buy both!
SpaceMouse wireless looks like a buy for me.
Get itttt. 10% off with the link :D
I love those 3D Mice. I had one when learning CAD/CAM like 18 years ago with Mastercam and SURFCAM. I think it wasn't even called a SpaceMouse back then. I don't do it much anymore, but using 3D software without one still feels wrong.
Your justification for having the computer mouse on the right side being because you're right handed seems absolutely bizarre to me. I'm left handed and I use the mouse on the right side too. Aren't 95% of mice ergonomically shaped for the right hand anyway? I don't think I've ever seen anyone use a mouse in their left hand. Just imagining it feels so alien to me!
I just meant I still use both a regular mouse and a space mouse. Some people have the space mouse setup on the right side and will use a track pad on their left side. And a few companies make left-handed mice, one of them being 3Dconnexion
I'm left-handed and use a left-handed mouse. Right hand uses the SpaceMouse. It couldn't possibly work the other way around for me, not without months/years of relearning.
I've also always seen mouse as right side regardless of primary hand just like how theres only one way to hold a clarinet
Damn, pricey.
Real
Somebody uses this on Exocad?
Exocad is supported. I have not personally used it though. There are videos of people using it with Exocad though
When Shapr3D was first adding support for 3Dconnexion, I did this video for them to demonstrate the importance of Lock Horizon. Also the center of rotation was important to show. Their beta was a little rough at that time but it all works quite well now.
th-cam.com/video/EA-haUgJMyo/w-d-xo.html
Nice! Yeah glad it wasn’t some setting I missed in F360
Nice story. But: The guy that has used a shit ton of 3D mice in his job as a designer for the automotive industry is oblivious about this fact in his job as a designer of furniture until the manufacturer of these tools comes back on him to sell their product.
Yeah .... sure ... yeah ....
I have one of those for years now and they are awesome. But if I was ever to forget about this fact I would stay away from any design software due to the fact that my brain morphed into mush.
No…it’s simply because I switched over to designing on the iPad 😂 this program I’m using only recently became available on the computer
If this ain't compatible with Blender and Zbrush, then I don't want it
This is compatible with Blender out of the box
@@lighty8130 and zbrush?
The title is quite misleading, it's posing a question that video doesn't give answer to...
The answer is yes…
@@BevelishCreations The answer sounds... expensive)
Too expensive
Ahahah😂😂😂 $400 for a mouse.... and you think I don't use a $10 mouse bought on amazon? and I do the same things as the $400 one 😂
Try moving your $10 mouse quickly enough and watch what the cursor does.
I don't understand why people are using these in the left hand... I mean why??? Seems idiotic to have two mice when the keyboard is such an essential tool in 3D
Because it’s deigned to be used in the left hand…it’s not a mouse
@@BevelishCreationsthe spacemouse is not a mouse?... lol. I mean it's doing the same functions of a mouse except it has more functionality. I get that it was designed for the left hand, I still don't get why.
@planefusionart no it’s not a mouse, it doesn’t move the cursor at all
@@BevelishCreations oh I see.. well that's sad.
@@planefusionart its not sad :D some thought was put into designing these things