3d Connection mouse not working properly in autocad
To troubleshoot, do this, in the following order:
- Shut down AutoCAD=>Restart
- Shut down computer=>Restart
- Mouse settings=>More=>About=>Check for Update=>If needed, Download and install the Update
Chicagolooper
Shut down your computer, not just AutoCAD. What have you got to lose?
Did you customize any buttons? If you did, go back to the original settings:
Settings=>Advanced Settings=>Restore Defaults
(You'll loose all your customizations so you'll need to recreate them.)
Also, you may try right clicking on a Layout Tab=>Dock ABOVE Status Bar.
Chicagolooper
I use that mouse and have been using it for years.
Trust me, there's NO logic. Don't rely on I did this and I did that and don't give too much credibility to those who give logical explanations either. Throw all logic out the door.
Once in a blue moon, my customized buttons and radial menus won't work. No, the shortcuts/macros haven't been deleted, just unresponsive. So I shut down the program and if needed, the computer too. After restart, everything's back to normal. Logical reasons--forget about it. Shutting down is a lot easier vs. trying to figure it out. It's more time efficient, waaay more.
Your driver. Uninstall it! Go to 3D's website and download the latest driver. Install it. Sooner or later, you or 3D Connexion support, is gonna do that so you minus well jump the gun and do it yourself. No logic. No reasoning. If you want results, just do it.
Chicagolooper
Your explanation is vague. Would it be possible to provide a more detailed explanation of the issue. Upload screenshots to support your description.
Here's a guess....
The device is Program Sensitive. That means the top left program will vary based on where your cursor is 'active.' If you have multiple programs open, then the program shown in top left will change.
To show AutoCAD in top left, do this: (1) move your cursor to AutoCAD (2) click an object in AutoCAD (select an object then deselect it). Since you have forced your curser to be 'active' by selecting an object, the top left should now show AutoCAD.
Chicagolooper
I know that the CadMouse is "program sensitive"...I also use SolidWorks. While working in AutoCAD, after clicking on an object and deselecting it, when I call up the CadMouse Wireless properties by pressing the "X" on the Cadmouse I get this...
Then I click on "Properties..."
and I get this...
Notice that the window says Default-S80 rather than AutoCAD. After I click on the "Buttons" sub-menu button
I get this...
Notice that I've programmed the "Forward" and "Backwards" buttons, and they are set to AutoCAD "Zoom" commands. The zoom commands usually work fine. However, sometimes they don't work and the buttons still show these commands as being the Zoom commands. I can change the mouse speed in the CadMouse main menu, and sometimes they start working again.
As I'm typing this reply, I switched back to AutoCAD and I'm realizing that the CadMouse buttons work on some open drawings, and not on other open drawings. More randomness.
The computer I'm using right now is furnished to me by the government. I DON'T have this problem on my company computer...go figure. When using AutoCAD on my company computer, the popup window for the CadMouse shows AutoCAD as the current program, and is correct.
Hope this helps. Random problems are the worst!
Do you have the mouse driver from 3D Connexion installed? If you are working on a 'government' computer, you might be able to download the driver but you may also be prevented from installing that driver without permission.
Also, try to EXPORT SETTINGS from your company computer. Save the settings on a thumb drive, then back in your government computer, re-insert the thumb drive and click IMPORT SETTINGS. If you already have the correct mouse driver, then saving (exporting) your SETTINGS on a thumb drive then adding those saved SETTINGS back in (importing) while be easy.
Your government computer may also have restrictions on it which might prevent you from installing the 3D Connexion Driver. If it's restricted, you'll need to contact the government's IT Dept. and have them install the driver using their admin rights and passcode.
<<In addition to government IT departments, private businesses also prevent the installation of any program or driver that are not whitelisted. This helps to prevent ransomware($$$) from being installed by users who unknowingly click anything masquerading as a legit button, such as buttons in phishing emails and on fake websites with official-looking counterfeit logos recreated by anyone with a basic understanding of plain vanilla AutoCAD. Also, individual users cannot circumvent, nor should they try, to circumvent the security measures established the computer owners (will your user name get flagged?). Don't take a chance. Don't be that guy who shuts down the entire system for innocent, rule abiding users.>>
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