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Sketcher Locks into 2D mode: 3D Connexion Space Navigator, NX4

Sketcher Locks into 2D mode: 3D Connexion Space Navigator, NX4

Sketcher Locks into 2D mode: 3D Connexion Space Navigator, NX4

(OP)
Greetings all,
A colleague of mine, using a 3D Connexion Space Navigator (hockey puck) and NX4, is learning to use sketcher. Every time he launches the program, it locks into 2D mode. He made some inquiries and was informed that this is an irreversible function of the 3D Connexion drivers for the Space Navigator. Is there a way to disable this feature, so as to work in 3D while in sketcher mode?
I have been using sketcher since v10, and use it exclusively. I have never had this problem, but I use an "old fashioned" Spaceball.

'ziner

Peace Through Superior Fire Power!

RE: Sketcher Locks into 2D mode: 3D Connexion Space Navigator, NX4

That's not true.  Reload the latest driver but DON'T add any of the CAD product specific options.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Design
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

RE: Sketcher Locks into 2D mode: 3D Connexion Space Navigator, NX4

A bright shiny new star for you on this one John!

This has been bugging me for a while now, and none of the various searches I have performed have provided the answer you just did.

Thanks for relieving some of my frustrations!
 

Chris Cooper
Senior CAD Specialist
Cleveland Golf / Never Compromise
www.clevelandgolf.com
www.nevercompromise.com

RE: Sketcher Locks into 2D mode: 3D Connexion Space Navigator, NX4

(OP)
It worked! Thanks.

'ziner

Peace Through Superior Fire Power!

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