3Dconnexion, supplier of high-performance input devices for CAD professionals, publicly introduced its SpaceMouse Compact at COE 2018 Annual Experience & TechniFair on April 15 -18 in San Diego. Unveiled in February, the newly available 3D mouse is the latest offering from 3Dconnexion’s line of revolutionary products that support intuitive, precise and effortless navigation in 3D environments.
The key features of the SpaceMouse Compact include 3Dconnexion's patented 6-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DoF) sensor and two individually programmable buttons. The sensor enables precise navigation of 3D model-views in all industry-leading CAD applications. By pushing, pulling or tilting the 3Dconnexion controller cap, 3D models can intuitively pan, zoom and rotate. At the same time, the user can easily select and edit models with the standard mouse in the other hand.
"The SpaceMouse Compact provides intuitive, effortless and precise 3D navigation in CAD environments - in a way that is not possible with the combination of a standard mouse and keyboard," says Robert Stadie, Product Manager at 3Dconnexion. "It's the ideal tool for engineers, architects and designers who review 3D designs."
With the SpaceMouse Compact's two ergonomically designed buttons, users can open an application specific radial menu. The menu provides direct access to up to eight favorite commands per application and environment, which significantly simplifies and speeds up the user's work. The commands can be executed by a simple mouse gesture, either by direct clicking or by swiping over it with the mouse cursor. Driver 3DxWare 10 is required for the use and individual configuration of the two buttons. Users can easily and quickly create their own radial menus or select from useful presettings. The software provides an intuitive user interface and can be configured individually for all current 3Dconnexion products.
In addition, the sleek and minimalist design of the SpaceMouse Compact allows it to easily fit on every desk, while the heavy, brushed steel base ensures stability for precise 3D navigation. The SpaceMouse Compact supports the operating systems Microsoft Windows from version 7 and Mac OS from version 10.10 and higher.
About 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion designs precise, ergonomic hardware and smart, easy-to-use software that combine seamlessly to form high-performance input devices for CAD professionals. From the SpaceMouse product line of 3D mice to the CadMouse product line, 3Dconnexion products provide a superior way for CAD professionals to interact with and experience the digital world. 3Dconnexion’s headquarters are in Boston and Munich, with offices worldwide. Further information and the 3Dconnexion web shop can be found on our website.
