Can SpaceNavigator replace a mouse?

guizai · Post by **guizai** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:09 pm

I see that the SpaceNavigator is 6 way moveable. Can it replace a mouse in navigating Windows? Does it work with Winamp? Can all the directions be set to a specific command? I wuold like to purchase this for an in car computer project sort of like BMW's iDrive. It looks like the perfect replacement.

Post by **ngomes** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:12 am

Hi guizai. 3Dconnexion devices are not meant to replace the normal mouse when used for point-and-click operation. Our devices are all about 3D (and in some cases. 2D) navigation.
Point-and-click is a user interface feature designed for the normal mouse. Smooth and continuous navigation around or in a 3D world, part, assembly or 2D drawing is best done with a device from 3Dconnexion. The two type of device complement each other.
3Dconnxion does encourage the novel use of its devices. All developers can register and download our SDK for free. We provide support for all operating systems (not all devices are available on all operating systems).

inspiringfallacy · Post by **inspiringfallacy** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:14 pm

i explain exactly how to do this on my site:

http://blog.ifallacy.com

Gustav · Post by **Gustav** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:10 am

The link to that blog is broken.

So how can I achieve this? I wish to use the PE device as a general purpose pointing device.

Post by **jwick** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:50 am

A group on mp3car.com had a project going on for in-car use of a SpaceNavigator. I think this was back in December 06 / January 07.

Gustav · Post by **Gustav** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:56 am

Fine.
However, my need is more basic: A pointing device for Windows XP.