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Speaking of programmable mice...

Speaking of programmable mice...

Speaking of programmable mice...

(OP)
In another thread here the use of programmabe mice came up. I was curious which settings others use.
Here are my settings:

Stefan Hamminga
Mesken BV
2005 Certified SolidWorks Professional
Mechanical designer/AI student

RE: Speaking of programmable mice...

Funny, I recently tried a Logitech Mouse, but HATED the SetPoint driver software, so I retuned it.  

Back the the good ole (5 button) MS Intellimouse Explorer.  Main thing is MS Intellipoint allows different settings for different programs.  So, I can program the buttons any way I see fit for SWX, but still keep default settings (or other custom settings) for other programs like internet browsers.

Anyway, my settings for SWX:
Left button: Left click (default)
Right button: Right click (default)
Middle button: Middle button
Scoll wheel: auto scroll
Large Thumb button: CONTROL
Small Thumb button: SHIFT

With this setup, I find no need for a 'space mouse,' but I have never used one, either.

RE: Speaking of programmable mice...

I have a similar Logitech mouse and love mine.  Outside of the left button, right button, middle button & scroll I also use Ctrl & shift on the sides – my most popular per SW usage.  On the top I have escape, enter, & delete.  Throw in a spaceball with programmable buttons for SW commands and now your really styling. The only thing missing is some foot pedals!

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