Hi
I have a coworker that uses SolidWorks and only has one hand, and has until now used the extra buttons on the mouse for Ctrl and Shift functions.
Today we started using SolidWorks 2012 and we can't get it working. The last version used was 2008, so I don't know how the between versions has behaved.
It helps him a lot with the buttons working so does anyone have an idea how to get it back, or if there is an other mouse that we could use.
Thanks for any help.
Hi,
Please check:
"Add Ins..." (under options and customize)
then "Ohter Add ins" and 3dControl
The check boxes at the left as well as at the right should be checked (true).
Good luck
Hugo.
Hi.
The 3dControl option isn't in the Add Ins list. =(
I have an Intelimouse Optical on an old pc running XP which ought to be similar....
Bring up the MS Intellipoint mouse properties, make sure you have the appropriate 'Connected device' (Intellimouse xxx) selected in the dropdown and 'Enable program specific settings' then follow 'Settings' to 'Add', then either choose Sldworks from the list or manually navigate to the SLDWORKS.exe, choose and OK
Next choose from the button assignment dropdown lists Shift and Ctrl for the left or right side buttons as desired and Apply/OK.
HTH
Tried that before, and did it again just in case, but no. =(
It's Windows 7 in this machine, maybe that's why. Installed the latest Intellimouse software for it, so at least that is right.
ok thats sad....hmmm...if you are certain you have the correct driver.... how about making sure mouse gestures in SW arent enabled and stuffing things up...just a guess on my part though...
I dont have 2012 so I cant really advise you but look in the SW options for settings that might over ride the mouse.
Tried to disable, didn't help. =(
ok so do the mouse properties work with any other program correctly?
I think the default settings allow IE navigation Back/Forward or something....
Heh. Didn't think of that, he has only used it in SolidWorks.
Tried it in excel, it didn't select the cells as it does with Ctrl or Shift pressed, so no.
Hi,
Excel won't use 3D control at all. Better use eDrawings or something like that, even Google Earth is an option.
HdK.
Are you sure you have the correct driver and it installed properly?
I am wondering if Windows is in fact supplying a generic 3 button driver that it is running instead so the other bits are missing...
I admit I am reaching for ideas at his point - perhaps check on the driver ( take a peek at the MS release notes for known issues..) and reinstall <shrug>
Downloaded the last drivers and software for MS Intellimouse Optical from Microsofts site, for Windows 7, so it should be the right one.
Tried eDrawings, not working.
Hi,
the function of the extra buttons is customizable. Did the definition of the function disappear?
Anyway, mousedriver problem, no SW.
HdK.
Yeps it's a MS problem, but we need it in SolidWorks.
Checking if anyone else has had it and got it working.
Everything on the mouses settings looks alright, we selected Ctrl as left extra button and Shift as right extra button, as on the old computer, but it doesn't work.
hmmm well according to the MS hardware site you will need Intellipoint driver 7.1 for a PS/2 connection for the IntelliOptical.
(even though you might use a usb adapter with it) Is that what you have? You have the 32bit or 64bit one as required I would hope.
Downloaded the latest one, version 8.2, using USB, and of course 64-bit.
My old Intellimouse Optical is a PS/2 era mouse but with a usb end. I have it running on PS/2 via a usb adapter and with the PS/2 driver.
There is a distinction these days between 'made as usb' and usb/PS/2 I think in repect of drivers.
I am not sure but I would have thought all these old mice might need older 7.1 rather than 8.2 ??
Other than trying that one I am out of suggestions ATM.
Perhaps some other passerby has some ideas. Sorry I cant fix it for you
edited to correct PS/2 usb confusion
Its a usb mouse, and we don't have any PS/2 ports in the computer.
Have to check the older versions.
Dont quote me on this but I am using 7.1 and I believe at the time there was no distinction between PS/2 and usb ie having different drivers for each. With newer nice though I think they were made specifically for usb and dont have PS/2 support in them hence the distinction now between 8.2 and 7.1.
You might be able to use the 7.1 on that page for usb even though its listed as PS/2.
I could be leading you astray though so I'll be quiet now
I don't think it's so new, it probably had an PS/2 converter in the box when it came, but we used this on in the old computer also without it, so...
But I'll check it out later, doing some other stuff at the moment, but I'll be back.
(My name is also Back, so I'm always back)
Now both have been tried, but nope.
I am using a Microsoft Trackball Explorer mouse (oldie but goodie), I have been using the Intellipoint 8.2 drivers (64-bit) with Windows 7 for a while now with good luck - however I have not tried it with SolidWorks 2012 yet - I can give it a shot when I get home tonight and see if I have any issues.
On mine, I do not use the "Enable program-specific settings" toggle, I have the extra buttons running all the time.
I'm right there with you, I feel lost without my 2 extra buttons (Ctrl & "S" on my machine).
I'll check back after I have tried this on 2012.
Thanks.
We tried the both program specific setting and without, but non of them worked.
I hope it's not an 2012 issue.
I probably have to check more settings on the computer, if I find something.
I apologize for the delay, I was finally able to test my mouse with SolidWorks 2012 SP1 - The extra buttons are working fine on my mouse/computer. This really has me stumped now - If I think of anything else to try, I will be sure to let you know.
OK.
Think I have to try everything again here then, just in case.
Well
I did'nt get the Microsoft mouse working, so we bought a Logitech M500 and use their SetPoint software.
With this we got everything working, as the buttons can be connected with keystrokes.
Thanks everyone trying to help us with the problem.