3DConnexion SpaceMouse Compact User manual

Manual
3Dconnexion®SpaceMouse Compact
Driver Version: 3DxWare 10.8.15 and higher

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Table of Content
QuickStart Guide ......................................................................................................................3
Desktop Setup...................................................................................................................................................................................3
Hand Position ...................................................................................................................................................................................3
Installation …..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Feature Guide...........................................................................................................................4
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Compact ...................................................................................................................................................4
3Dconnexion Settings................................................................................................................5
Advanced Settings.............................................................................................................................................................................6
Application Specific Advanced Settings..............................................................................................................................................6
Buttons ………………….........................................................................................................................................................................8
Assigning Quick Macros to buttons....................................................................................................................................................8
Assigning Commands using the flyout window...................................................................................................................................9
Creating Macros and Radial Menus....................................................................................................................................................9
3Dconnexion Home .................................................................................................................12
Technical Specifications..........................................................................................................13
Safety, Compliance and Warranty Information ...........................................................................14

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QuickStart Guide
Desktop Setup
Place the SpaceMouse Compact on the opposite side of the keyboard to your standard mouse. One hand engages the 3D mouse
to position your model: rotating, panning and zooming. The other hand uses the standard mouse to select, create and edit.
Hand Position
Position your hand as shown. The contoured controller cap will guide your fingers into the perfect position for precise and
effortless control.
Installation
1. Connect
Plug the USB cable of your SpaceMouse Compact into a USB port of your PC.
2. Download the latest 3Dconnexion software
Get the latest 3Dconnexion software (3DxWare) at 3dconnexion.com/drivers.
3. Install the 3Dconnexion software
Install the 3Dconnexion software by following the instructions.
4. Familiarize with your SpaceMouse Compact
Open 3Dconnexion Home and launch the Trainer to get help taking the first steps with your SpaceMouse Compact.

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Feature Guide
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Compact
Controller Cap
The Controller Cap is the heart of your SpaceMouse Compact. Its Six-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DoF) sensor allows you to push,
pull, rotate, or tilt to pan, zoom and rotate your drawings and 3D models. The SpaceMouse has different motion profiles
depending on the application you are using. In Object Mode applications the 3D navigation behaves as if you were reaching
into the screen and holding the object in your own hand. In Fly Mode applications, the navigation behaves like a camera you
are viewing through. For many applications, you can adjust this behaviour in the Advanced Settings of your SpaceMouse
Compact.
3Dconnexion Buttons
The SpaceMouse Compact features two additional programmable function buttons, located on its socket. It instantly
recognizes the applications you are using, as well as their environments, and automatically assigns the most used
commands to the buttons. You can personalize commands assigned to the function buttons using the 3Dconnexion
Settings.

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3Dconnexion Settings
You can access the 3Dconnexion Settings panel via 3Dconnexion Home (on your desktop), the icon in your
notification area (systray), or the Windows start menu. The name of the active application is displayed at the top of
the panel. Any setting change is relevant to this application only
Speed
This slider sets the overall speed for your device. In other words, it changes the amount of force or torque that needs to be
applied to the SpaceMouse cap to move an object, scene, or image.
If multiple 3Dconnexion devices are connected, you can select the desired product to configure by clicking on the flyout button
at the top left of the panel.

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Advanced Settings
Settings you can configure in the Advanced Settings panel are application-specific. So, it's easy to configure your SpaceMouse
to work just how you prefer in each application.
Navigation
Pan / Zoom: Enables/disables panning of your part, assembly or drawing. Enabled by default.
Rotation: Enables/disables rotation of your part, assembly or drawing. Enabled by default.
Dominant: Turns on and off dominant filter axis, which when enabled restricts the pan, zoom or, rotations to a single axis.
Zoom Direction
Forward / Backward: Zoom by pushing the cap toward or away from you parallel to the desk.
Up / Down: Zoom by pulling the cap upwards or pushing the cap downwards parallel to the screen.
Speed
Use the slider to set the speed for each of the 6-Dimensions-of-Freedom individually. To reverse the direction of a movement,
check the Reverse box for that movement.
Application Specific Advanced Settings
Some applications feature additional SpaceMouse settings. For those applications you have additional options available in the
Advanced Settings Panel:

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Navigation Modes
Object Mode enables Object Mode navigation - this mode is like reaching into the screen and holding the model in your hand.
Push the SpaceMouse cap left, and the model moves left. Push right and the model moves right.
Fly Mode enables using the Controller Cap as if it is a flying camera. Push into the scene and the camera flies forward into the
scene. Push left and the camera flies to the left (the scene moves to the right). Lift up and the camera flies up (the scene
moves down). You are entering the scene as if flying around in it.
Target Camera Mode enables Target Camera Mode navigation. Manipulate the SpaceMouse cap as if it is a target camera.
Push into the scene and the camera moves forward into the scene. Push left and the camera moves to the left (the scene
moves to the right). Lift up and the camera moves up (the scene moves down). When rotating the cap in any direction you will
orbit around the target point (see Rotation Center below).
Drone Mode enables a Fly Mode navigation but pushing the cap forward while looking down will not change the altitude of the
camera.
Lock Horizon forces the horizon to be kept leveled as it currently is.
Rotation Center
Auto sets the center of rotation dynamically. When the complete model is in view, the center of volume of the whole model is
used as the rotation point. When you move closer, the center of rotation will be set on an object close to your center of the
view.
Use selected Item forces the rotation center to only take the currently selected objects into account.
Always Show always visualizes the Rotation Center.
Show on Motion will visualize the Rotation Center only during movement.
Hide will disable the Rotation Center visualization.
Other Options
The applications below feature special options. More information can be found in the 3Dconnexion FAQ:
Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Solid Edge, SOLIDWORKS

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Buttons
The Buttons panel within 3Dconnexion Settings allows you to assign commands, macros or, radial menus. The name of the
active application is displayed at the top of the panel. Any setting change is relevant to this application only.
A note about Environment sensitivity: Some applications feature environment sensitive key mapping. In those applications,
you can have different key assignments depending on the currently active environment.
Assigning Quick Macros to buttons
Click on the text in the input field and press the required key or key combination to quickly assign a keystroke or macro.
When a macro is created, it always sends a press and release command. If you want to assign a press and hold command
instead (for example Ctrl or Shift), you should use the Keyboard command category in the flyout window.

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Assigning Commands using the flyout window
Clicking on the >arrow on the right-hand side of the button field opens a flyout window for that SpaceMouse button:
The flyout window allows you to browse or search for commands in different categories. When you select a command by
clicking on it, it is automatically assigned to the corresponding SpaceMouse button. The category of the command that it is
currently assigned to is highlighted in bold.
Creating Macros and Radial Menus
To create a new macro or radial menu, first click on the >arrow on the right of the key field, then expand the Macro/Radial
Menu category and click on New Macro/New Radial Menu.

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Assigning icons to Macros and Radial Menus
In a first step you are asked to give your macro or radial menu a name and assign an icon to it.
You can choose to use one of the icons already provided in the icon gallery tab or upload your own icon in the custom icon tab.
Note: The image must not be larger than 500x500px and must be in one of the following file formats: SVG, ICO, PNG, GIF, BMP,
TIFF,EXIF, WMF, and EMF. For an optimal rendering result, we recommend an image in 24x24px with a transparent background.
Creating Macros
As a second step, when creating a new macro, you have the option to edit your macro sequence by adding steps to it.
Within this sequence you can assign keyboard shortcuts to a “Command”-step as well as use the flyout window to assign
application commands to it. "Text"-steps allow you to add text blocks to your macro. "Delay" steps allow you to compensate
for longer loading times of your application.
The sequence of your macro is editable by dragging the single steps into the right order or deleting steps that are not needed.
When you are done editing your macro, click save to automatically assign the new macro to the button from where you opened
the panel.

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Creating Radial Menus
When creating a new radial menu as a second step you have the option to choose between a four and an eight-section layout.
Assign commands or macros to the different sections and save your radial menu. Your new radial menu will be automatically
assigned to the button from where you opened the panel.

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3Dconnexion Home
Once you have successfully installed the latest 3Dconnexion driver, 3Dconnexion Home gives you access to various
3Dconnexion apps:
Trainer:
Learn how to quickly use the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse.
Manual:
Here you can find the manuals for all 3Dconnexion products.
Settings:
Open the settings panel to customize your 3Dconnexion devices.
Viewer:
Use the 3Dconnexion Viewer to review 3D models.
Supported formats (.stp, .step, .igs, .iges, .obj, .stl, .ply, .jt, .glTF).
Demo:
Test and practice your skills by assembling the landing gear of an aircraft.
Registration:
Register your product after the installation to benefit from 3Dconnexion services.
Videos:
Find instructive videos for your 3Dconnexion devices.
Feedback:
Provide feedback to the 3Dconnexion product team.

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Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Weight
Length: 77 mm / 3’’
Width: 77 mm / 3’’
Height: 54 mm / 2.1’’
Weight: 480 g / 1.06 lb / 16.93 oz
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows, macOS
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Supported Software
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Package Contents
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Compact
Part Numbers
Packaging unit numbers (on packaging): 3DX-700059
Part number (on device): 3DX-600053

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Safety, Compliance and Warranty Information
Manufacturer
3Dconnexion GmbH
Clarita-Bernhard-Straße 18
81249 Munich
Germany
Certifications and Registrations
CE, UKCA, EAC, FCC, KC, RCM, BSMI, WEEE, RoHS-EU, RoHS-CN
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Warranty
3-years limited hardware warranty
Support
3dconnexion.com/support