Spacepilot issues in SW2008 2

[mx2street]

I don't know if this pertains only to the Spacepilot or all of 3DConnexion's devices but in SW2008 SP0.0 x64 the standard view buttons (TLFR) do not work anymore. I finally got a response on their forum stating that this is a known problem and they will be releasing 3Dx ver 3.5 very soon.

From ngomes of 3DConnexion:

This is an known issue that has been fixed in Release 3.5. It will be possible to download the software in a matter of days.

After installing the update, it may be necessary to reset the assigned command to their defaults (for each loaded environment, open the Button Mapping panel in SolidWorks and press the "Default" button).

Tony

IBM Intellistation Z Pro
Dual Xeon 5160
Nvidia Quadro FX 4500
10GB RAM
XP x64
Solidworks 2007 SP4.0 x64
Solidworks 2008 SP0.0 x64

 

[SBaugh]

Good to know... I knew the pilot was not supported in SW08 because mine stopped working in beta. I look forward to the new driver being released.

Best Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

"If it's not broke, Don't fix it!"

faq731-376

 

[mx2street]

I think 3DConnexion's mktg/pr dept should double check with their dev's before talking.

http://www.cadalyst.com/cadalyst/Ne.../Article/detail/462432?contextCategoryId=3046

Tony

IBM Intellistation Z Pro
Dual Xeon 5160
Nvidia Quadro FX 4500
10GB RAM
XP x64
Solidworks 2007 SP4.0 x64
Solidworks 2008 SP0.0 x64

 

[JMirisola]

Hmmm, my SpaceNavigator still works with '08. Must be something with the fancy LCD and extra buttons on the Pilot.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

Dell M90, Core2 Duo
4GB RAM
Nvidia 3500M

 

[mx2street]

Yeah, it's the standard view buttons (TLRF) not passing the ctrl+1 keypress to the software. When I key it in manually on the keyboard it works, but, even mapping 'Front' to let's say Button 6 or anything else it still refuses to change views. The rotation and all of the other commands are still functional except for the standard views.

Tony

IBM Intellistation Z Pro
Dual Xeon 5160
Nvidia Quadro FX 4500
10GB RAM
XP x64
Solidworks 2007 SP4.0 x64
Solidworks 2008 SP0.0 x64

 

[gwubs]

My Spaceball 5000 USB had issues after I installed the SW2008 download sp0.0, with SW2007 also left installed. Trying to remove and install the 3dxware driver became impossible. There seems to be some issue with the SW2007 & SW2008 & 3dconnexion drivers. I finally got it sorted out by installing the 3dxware from 3.4.2 and the SolidWorks plugin from the 3.3.2 driver. The way to do this is to extract the two drivers with Winrar, and run the 3dxware and SolidWorks plugin .msi files seperately. I'm sure that this method will not be endorsed by 3dconnexion, but it did solve my problem.

 

[Rocko]

I am confused by what the difference is between the SpaceNavigator Standard Edition and the Space Navigator Personal Edition. I mean will not both of them work with Solidworks? Why the $40 difference.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Priced for Education and Personal Use

3Dconnexion offers two editions of the SpaceNavigator, SpaceNavigator SE (standard edition) and SpaceNavigator PE (personal edition). SpaceNavigator PE is priced at $59 (US$59) and is licensed for education or personal use. SpaceNavigator PE users get online support only through the 3Dconnexion forum. SpaceNavigator SE is priced at $99 (US$99) and comes with an unlimited use license appropriate for commercial purposes, as well as full phone, email and online support. Both products work exactly the same, come with a two-year warranty and are compatible with over 100 applications.

I interpret that as 3Dconnexion giving students and educators a break on price. A good and common business strategy.

 

[JMirisola]

Rocko-
The $40 price difference is support. One is online only, the other is the full-blown support. In all the years I've had a Space<controller name>, I've never needed full-blown support.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

Dell M90, Core2 Duo
4GB RAM
Nvidia 3500M

 

[Rocko]

I have kicked around getting one of these. Do you like it and do your other programs,(excel, CAM programs ect.. work with it? Thanks

 

[mx2street]

***UPDATE***

3DConnexion has released 3DxSoftware_v3-5-5 and it is available for download at

http://www.3dconnexion.com/support/downloads.php.

Tony Murschel, CSWA
Dual Xeon 5160 10GB RAM
Nvidia Quadro FX 4500
Solidworks 2007 SP4.0 x64
Solidworks 2008 SP0.0 x64

 

[bluesman0007]

FYI - Because I lost support on my CadMan I called support with the bad news that it would no longer work with SW2008. They did get me to there site:

http://www.3dconnexion.com/swpromo/en

25% discount for a new one, better than a sharp stick in the eye.

Dennis


SolidWorks 2007 SP3.0
Windows XP Pro, Pentium4 3.00GHz
1GB RAM, Nvidia FX500
Logitech Marble Mouse, CadMan

 

[dgowans]

Cool! Not that $99 was a lot to shell out, but every little bit helps...