The Vectorworks program supports both the SpaceNavigator and SpaceExplorer editions of the 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator™ mouse. The SpaceNavigator driver must be installed; see www.3dconnexion.com/support/
SpaceNavigator movement affects the current view; when you cycle through movement modes with the SpaceNavigator’s left button, the Vectorworks program’s Message bar displays a notice.
The effects of the SpaceNavigator mouse on the view depend on the current view and projection, as well as the selected mode.
For best results while navigating, render the drawing with OpenGL rendering.
Cycle through the SpaceNavigator modes for various types of navigation.
SpaceNavigator Mode |
Description |
Vectorworks View or Projection |
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Using Walkthrough Navigation |
Moves forward, back, left, right, up, and down; looks left, right, up, and down |
Perspective |
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Using Unconstrained Navigation |
Moves forward, back, left, right, up, and down; looks left, right, up, and down, and rolls left and right. This mode is the most flexible, but can be challenging to control; decreasing axis sensitivity from the SpaceNavigator control panel is recommended (press the right Navigator button) |
Perspective |
|
Using Flyover Navigation |
Functions like the Flyover tool, with spinning and tilting motions. If objects are selected, the fixed point of rotation is the objects’ center; otherwise, the fixed point of rotation is the internal origin |
Perspective, Isometric |
|
Using 2D Navigation |
Allows pan and zoom |
Top/Plan, Perspective, Isometric |
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