topic Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse in Fusion Support Forum

Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

chisholm_gavinl — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:40:34 GMT

Hey Fusion, built-in zoom navigation functionality would be an incredibly helpful feature to add for Apple users with a Magic Mouse. Can this be expected anytime soon, or is there a workaround?

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

tyfyb — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 14:19:37 GMT

Another user here in need of this feature. The trackpad surface on the magic mouse is very useful for other applications, but I have to switch to a second mouse with a wheel when using fusion.

I also use a 3dConnexion space mouse but would still benefit from the magic mouse to have built in zoom.

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

autodesk_com48 — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:28:26 GMT

ug... why no apple mouse suppot still? apparently zoom is quite useful!

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

Mattbakker — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:02:33 GMT

Un check gesture based view navigation under general preferences

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

tyfyb — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:42:36 GMT

@Mattbakkerthat does not solve the issue.

Gesture based view navigation un-checked

- Drag on magic mouse = Zoom

- Orbit is not possible with mouse

- Pan is not possible with mouse

Gesture based view navigation checked

- Drag on magic mouse = Pan

- Drag on magic mouse + Shift = Orbit

- Zoom is not possible with mouse - Ideally this would be Drag on magic mouse + Command = Zoom

Autodesk team:

PLEASE PLEASE make an update to allow for a zoom shortcut with magic mouse/trackpad such as the following:

- Drag on magic mouse + Command = Zoom

Also hire me to join your UX team. I am a big fusion fan but see people around me choosing other options because of the poor usability that you can fix with the right help.

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

Mattbakker — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:34:47 GMT

Just got a new Mac mini M4 Pro and set it up today and it worked for me

Matt

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

tyfyb — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:54:29 GMT

As stated in my previous post, zoom works with gesture based view navigation un-checked, but this disables all other functionality for viewport navigation.

Solving one issue only to cause another is not a solution. We need zoom, pan, and orbit controls to all work with the magic mouse under the same settings.

This issue persists. Autodesk team, please help us address.

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

Mattbakker — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:06:47 GMT

Ok i understand

Thanks

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

anthonyvallone — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:09:03 GMT

CMD + (Swipe Left/Right) will zoom in/out.

This is with Gesture Based Navigation checked

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

tyfyb — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:37:20 GMT

Interesting. It works but very laggy when going between orbit and zoom. It's also not the typical zoom interaction you see on other software. This would ideally be updated to the unused CMD + (swipe up/down) for zoom which is more in line with other software. Can't think if a single 3d product that uses left/right for zoom so why do it here?

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

nikolaj_t — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:06:11 GMT

I usually use a Logitech MX Master 3S mouse with my iMac for Fusion 360, mainly because the Apple Magic Mouse is so frustrating to use — scrolling pans instead of zooms. When I hold Command (in Fusion) or Control (like in SolidWorks), scrolling does zoom, but it’s extremely laggy and almost unusable.

When I’m traveling, I often don’t bring the Logitech, and I really miss having proper zoom control with the Magic Mouse. On my MacBook Pro touchpad everything works perfectly — pan, zoom, and orbit are smooth.

It would be great if Fusion had an option to switch “Scroll = Zoom” instead of “Scroll = Pan” for Magic Mouse users.

If anyone knows a workaround (macOS setting, modifier key, or third-party tool), please share.

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

tyfyb — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:55:32 GMT

Oh wow it's fixed. Today I used the zoom gesture I use on all other apps (command + swipe up) and it works! Very laggy but at least it technically works. Thank you!

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

armenf — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:01:13 GMT

Thank You

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

msh547 — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:16:26 GMT

What are the settings you use to accomplish this? I am still stuck in the hell of not being able to Zoom or not being able to Orbit/pan

Re: Zoom Functionality for Apple Magic Mouse

alc1959 — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:58:59 GMT

Yes please. The Magic Mouse is all I have at the moment; can't we get an easy pan and zoom via the mouse without clicking into menus?