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NAVIGATE YOUR 3D WORLD
9 LCD Workflow Assistant
7Keyboard Modifiers
67 Keyboard Modifiers
6 Intelligent Function Keys*
Intelligent Function Keys
4Standard 3D Mouse Keys
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8 QuickView Navigation Keys*
QuickView Navigation Keys
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4 Standard 3D Mouse Keys
3 3Dconnexion 6DoF Technology
6DoF Technology
2 Ideal Hand Position
1 Desktop Setup
3Dconnexion
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5 Navigation Setting Keys
Navigation Setting Keys
10LCD Control Keys10
10 LCD Control Keys Important Information
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LCD Control Keys
Place the SpacePilot PRO on the opposite side of the keyboard to
your standard mouse. Onehand engages the 3D mouse to position your
model: rotating, panning and zooming. The otherhand uses the
standard mouse to select, create and edit.
The five SpacePilot PRO function keys provide fingertip access
to10 frequently used application commands.
SpacePilot PRO recognizes the active application and
workenvironment and automatically assigns relevant commands to
thedual function keys. You can personalise the commands assigned
tothe dual-function keys using the 3DxWare control panel. The
LCDFunction Key Applet provides visual feedback on the assigned
commands.
Fingertip access to 32 views. Each button is dual-function. A
short press activates the keysprimary view command (white icon). A
long press (press and hold) activates its secondary viewcommand
(blue icon).
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notified of software updates and important3Dconnexion news.
To register, visit: www.3dconnexion.com/register
SDKThe 3Dconnexion LCD Workflow Assistant is based on an open
software architecture enablingthe development of customized
applets*. After installing SpacePilot PRO, the SDK andsupporting
documentation can be found in the following location:
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\SDK
* Microsoft Windows only
SupportFor help with general 3D mouse settings, click the
Windows Start button, and then:All Programs 3Dconnexion 3Dconnexion
3DxWare - Documentation
For further assistance, visit the support overview page at:
www.3dconnexion.com/support
Here you can access a range of online services including our
knowledge base, forum andproduct documentation as well as email and
telephone contact information for our technical
support team.
www.3dconnexion.com
Standard ViewsThree buttons enable you to select each side of
your model(six views)
Label Short Press Long PressT / B Top view Bottom view
F / Bk Front view Back view
R / L Right view Left view
Two Isometric ViewsISO1 shows the model with the top/front/right
sides facing front. ISO2 shows the model withthe top/back/left
sides facing front.
90-Degree Rotation KeyA short press rotates the view by 90
degrees clockwise. A long press rotates the view by 90degrees
counter-clockwise.
* Supportfor 32views is notavailable inall applications.Check
the SpacePilot PRO technical specificationonwww.3dconnexion.comfor
more information.
The full-color LCD provides visual feedback on the function
keys, navigation setting statusand access to productivity applets.
When SpacePilot PROis first connected or the computerstarts up, the
LCD home screen displays all available applets.
Example 1: The Function Key AppletThe function key applet
displays the commandsthat are mapped to the function key for the
activeapplication. SpacePilot PRO includes severaldefault function
key mappings for leading 3Dapplications including: CATIA, NX,
SolidWorks,Inventor, and Pro/ENGINEER.You can easily customise the
commands assignedto the function keys using the 3DxWare
controlpanel.
Example 2: The Mail Applet*
The mail applet retrieves information fromMicrosoft Outlook. A
list of the most recentlyreceived e-mails is displayed, sorted by
date andtime. The senders name and subject are displayedfor each
e-mail.Pressing the OK key on a selected e-mail opensthe e-mail in
Outlook on your main computerscreen.You can also view information
on tasks andcalendar entries.
* Microsoft Outlook 2003orlaterrequiredonhostPC.
3Dconnexion Applets
3Dconnexion Applets (mini applications) specific to SpacePilot
PRO run on your host
computer and are displayed on the LCD panel. These applets range
in functionality from officeproductivity tools to feedback on
function key assignment.
The conveniently positioned Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Esc keysallow
you to access special functionality or editingfeatures in your
software application without needing tomove your hand to the
keyboard.
SpacePilot PRO delivers the most advanced six-degrees-of-freedom
(6DoF) sensor techno-logy. Gently push, pull, twist or tilt the
controller cap to pan, zoom and rotate 3D models
orenvironments.
Personalize how the controller cap works by restricting
navigation to certain axis. The statusof each navigation settings
key is displayed in the LCD Function Key Applet.
Position your fingers as shown. The contoured controller cap
will guide your fingers into theperfect position for precise and
effortless control.
The Fit key instantly restores your model to the center of the
screen while the Menu key opensthe 3DxWare or application specific
control panel for accessing essential SpacePilot PROsettings.
Dominant Key (Top Button)This button toggles dominant mode on or
off. Dominant mode filtersout all motion except for data coming
from the axis that is beingactuated the most.
Pan and Zoom Key (Middle Button)This button toggles pan and zoom
motion on or off. When turned o n,translation motion along the
three primary axes is allowed.
Rotation Key (Bottom Button)This button toggles rotation motion
on or off. When turned on,rotation motion around the three primary
axes is allowed. By turningrotation off, you can focus on smooth,
simultaneous pan and zoomnavigation only. This is ideal for work
modes such as sketching or forquickly inspecting standard views of
your model.
Speed KeyAdjusting the SpacePilot PRO navigation speed changes
the amountof force or torque that needs to be applied to the
controller to move amodel or environment. By default, the speed is
set to a level to helpyou adjust to the SpacePilot PRO quickly. You
may find it useful tolower the speed for detailed, close-up work
and increase the speedfor design reviews and presentations.
Arrow KeysPrimary LCD navigation. For example, on the home
screen, press the down key toselect the next item in the list.
Press left or right to move through lists arrangedhorizontally.
OK KeyThe OK key is situated in the middle of the four arrow
keys and is used forselecting items.
Home Screen Toggle KeyThe home screen key switches between the
active applet and the LCD homescreen. Each press of the key toggles
between the LCD home screen and the lastactive applet.
Back KeyApplets have a hierarchical user interface structure
with general items at the toplevel and specific items at lower
levels. The back button moves you up thestructure.
LCD KeyToggle LCD illumination on or off.
LCD Menu KeyProvides access to information specific to the
current LCD state.
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A short press activates the keys primary function (commands 1
5).
A long press (press and hold) activates its secondary function
(commands 6 10).
* Automatic applicationdetection is not available inall
applications. Check the SpacePilot PRO technical specification
onwww.3dconnexion.comfor more information.
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