NX7 - model manipulation settings
NX7 - model manipulation settings
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Hello, does anyone know how to set NX7 to handle model (Zoom, Pan, Rotate) by mouse and holding F1-F3 keys? Saw this at few computers in school, but not at others and i am used to it.





RE: NX7 - model manipulation settings
MMB = middle mouse button
LMB = left mouse button
RMB = right mouse button
To rotate, hold MMB and drag.
To zoom, hold LMB + MMB and drag.
To pan, hold RMB + MMB and drag.
I would encourage you to try these out as it will work on all NX workstations by default. I'm sure you could customize your settings to get what you describe, but F1 has become the universal 'help' button and remapping that may lead to frustration for you when you are not on your workstation or frustration for others who are on yours.
RE: NX7 - model manipulation settings
"Good to know you got shoes to wear when you find the floor." - Robert Hunter
RE: NX7 - model manipulation settings
As cowski has already pointed out, we've already implemented full 3D mouse dynamics as the recommended out-of-the-box approach. However, that being said, since you're now running NX, you might as well go all the way and purchase a Spaceball. It'll be the best money you ever spent:
https://3dconnexionstore.com/home.asp
I've got a 'SpaceNavigator' I use at home, a 'SpaceNavigator for Notebooks' I take on the road and a 'SpacePilot Pro' for in the office. They're worth their weight in gold.
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RE: NX7 - model manipulation settings
"Good to know you got shoes to wear when you find the floor." - Robert Hunter
RE: NX7 - model manipulation settings
RE: NX7 - model manipulation settings
UGII_FKEY_DYNAMICS=1
RE: NX7 - model manipulation settings
RE: NX7 - model manipulation settings
The easiest way to do that is to select the Windows 'Start' button and when the list of applications come up place your cursor over 'My Computer', press MB3, select Properties, select the Advanced tab, then select the Environment Variables button and now you can add variables to either your profile or the system's.
If this is a shared workstation and others may not want to see this behavior, than just add the variable in the upper, or 'User Variables', area. However if you're the only user or if everyone will want this behavior, then add it to the lower or 'System Variables' area.
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: NX7 - model manipulation settings