Description
A 3D mouse, such as the SpaceNavigator from 3Dconnexion, can provide an alternative to the mouse and keyboard model manipulations discussed in
the Keyboard and Mouse section. The table below describes the default manipulations available using one of these
devices. A visual representation of the default manipulations is shown in the figure below.
| Input |
Action |
| Push Left or Right |
Model Pans Left or Right |
| Push Down or Pull Up |
Model Pans Down or Up |
| Push Forward or Pull Back |
Model Zooms Away or Toward The User |
| Rotate Forward or Back |
Model Rotates About X Screen Axis |
| Rotate About Controller Vertical Axis |
Model Rotates About Y Screen Axis |
| Rotate Left or Right |
Model Rotates About Z Screen Axis |
| Left Button |
Resets View |
| Right Button |
Opens Configuration Manager |
Model manipulation is made easier with the default maneuvers of a 3D mouse (Image courtesy of 3Dconnexion).
See your device instructions for customization options available for your
device and platform.