Map only the SHIFT key

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xbo
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Map only the SHIFT key

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Hi guys,

Im using SpaceNavigator and in the properties there is the section for "Buttons"
Im trying to map ONLY the SHIFT key, but the drivers ask me for a combination.

Is not possible just to have mapped ONLY the SHIFT key?
Using Cintiqs properties they have a section called "Modifier"
Why dont you add this to the 3dconnexion drivers?

Or I am missing someting?

Any suggestion or comment I will appreciate.

Cheers!
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You should have a "Shift Key" in the Keyboard category.
Which application?
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Re: Map only the SHIFT key

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Hi jwick,

Thank you reply.
I double check and I dont have categories.

Im using MaYa 2014. I tried everything, but I guess I missing something.

For other question should i open another Thread? Or you can answer here also?

My questions are.
1. The till and Roll doesnt work together like they do inside the 3Dconnexion "Tainer" using MaYa2 2014
Is there any way to solve this?
I will like to rotate in an direction I need to rotate my model. At the moment you can rotate, but rotate and tilling is not possible.
You need to stop first rotation, so you can till.

2. About ZBrush 4R6 I hear and read that is not possible to use 3Dconnexion Space Mouses at the moment.
But I saw many Videos, where I can see that ZBrush WORKS PERFECTLY using 3Dconnexion Mouses.

Just an example:
On the 3:05 Min stars using ZBrush
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tjPC4LfYt8

And this one definitely use also an SpaceMouse (3D Mouse)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDhPdwJ2no8


Thank you in advance for your support
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Re: Map only the SHIFT key

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I wanted to edit my post, but is no possible?

Want to add...
Im using the latest's driver 3DxWare64_v10-1-0_r1774 from 05-16-2014
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Hello xbo,

In Maya, look for the Lock Horizon option. It is on by default. Turn it off to roll.

I see that the ShiftKey is under the Other category in the Maya Cfg.

The first zbrush video could be our zbrush hack (we move the 2D cursor). It is a little usable. At least the user can work two handed. But it is no where as usable as a proper integration, such as mudbox.

The second zbrush video does look like a 3D mouse, but I don't see any reference to one. Did you check with the person that made the video?

If you have evidence that GM has indeed chosen mudbox over zbrush because of zbrush lacking 3D mouse support, that would be very interesting for us to present to Paul at pixologic.

Jim
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Re: Map only the SHIFT key

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Hi Jim,
Just AWESOME Support!
Thank you very much.
I see that the ShiftKey is under the Other category in the Maya Cfg.
Oh! I just find it! A bit confuse to find out what is under that SubMenu :roll:
But i guess when you have it... is a straight forward THUMBS UP!
The first zbrush video could be our zbrush hack (we move the 2D cursor). It is a little usable. At least the user can work two handed. But it is no where as usable as a proper integration, such as mudbox.
I just call the Office... I didnt know you will answer that fast.

I will take a look on you hack. I will download the Beta Version to get this work. (Driver to download: 3DxWare 10 Beta 64-bit (Graduated) Relase 10.10.2013)
The second zbrush video does look like a 3D mouse, but I don't see any reference to one. Did you check with the person that made the video?
I will contact him so I can get more infos.
I dont know how which hardware was use on that video.


If you have evidence that GM has indeed chosen mudbox over zbrush because of zbrush lacking 3D mouse support, that would be very interesting for us to present to Paul at pixologic.
Well first at all I dont want to open a big discussion about that.
It was just a story that I had 8 years ago. Its really time ago.

I dont know how that status is at GM right know. :(
BTW that was in the USA.

Because this story i went back to ZBrush to see what is possible to do this days.
Took me a day of WORK! too see if its possible to get 3dconnexion with ZBrush. Is a 1 day lost.
I gave up, because was hard to find some information. As i said today I call in the office and they told me to try that diver over.

I like ZBrush and I will like to buy it for my self.
The only problem is ... is a pain really to rotate, pan and Co. in Zbrush.
I use another softwares here at work with the 3dconnexion hardware an is really incredible and love to use 3dconnexion hardwares. BTW Im thinking to buy the SpacePilot Pro. :wink:

But everything is find until I will like to use ZBrush.
I have done a model without any strong ZBrush knowledge this days. I cant show it at the moment. I really love ZBrush, but Paul !!! Believe me !!!! If you add this to ZBrush will for every one amazing.

If you need some help, just let me know. I will test ZBrush with the 3Dconnexion hardware.


@ Jim,

If you want to contact me just drop me an PM.

Cheers!
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Re: Map only the SHIFT key

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Don't use the beta. 3DxWare 10 is now the standard download for all devices.
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Re: Map only the SHIFT key

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Hi Jim,

I have a question. The guy from support at 3dconnexions told me to download the Driver 3DxWare64SPP_v10-0-16_r1544 but I get some error. Which is clear.
But know.. what I can do?
Unistall the drivers I have now in install an old version just to see if this old driver works ZBrush?
HM!
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Re: Map only the SHIFT key

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LOL... i just gave a try...
Ok I will use the normal driver release on 16.05.2014
Well that driver (3DxWare 10 for Windows (64-bit)) doesnt work on ZBrush.

Ok lets give up again a let us forget ZBrush...
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You want 10.1. It is available on the web site as of last Friday.
Oh, I see. We removed the ZBrush hack.
I've attached it if you want to try it.
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Re: Map only the SHIFT key

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Hi Jim,

Im glad to received this from you.

I took a look in Zbrush... Is better than nothing. I will try to model with this in the next few days.
What you took is the mouse behaviors, right? I saw another app for Zbrush called ZSwitcher. I didnt try it, but this one looks like you can work like in MaYa pressing the ALT key.
Even if you are over the model.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzFAuTvl2bk

Combining this with 3dconnexions could be work. I dont have any idea if this can be possible.

Once again... Thank you for your support. I really appreciate.

Cheers!
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