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DanMarotta12-Amethyst
12-Amethyst
January 5, 2011
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Which 3 button mouse do you recommend?

Do you use a 3 button mouse with Creo Elements/Pro? With scroll wheel? Without scroll wheel?

Which 3 button mouse do you recommend when designing?

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    1-Visitor
    January 5, 2011

    For me, I use the Logitech Trackman Wheel.

    http://www.logitech.com/en-za/mice-pointers/trackballs/devices/4787

    I like using Trackballs because I can move the cursor, then lift my thumb, then select, all without the cursor jumping. This to me makes it more precision. Also works good for image editing.

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    ptc-8760371-VisitorAnswer
    1-Visitor
    January 5, 2011

    For me, I use the Logitech Trackman Wheel.

    http://www.logitech.com/en-za/mice-pointers/trackballs/devices/4787

    I like using Trackballs because I can move the cursor, then lift my thumb, then select, all without the cursor jumping. This to me makes it more precision. Also works good for image editing.

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    pimm15-Moonstone
    15-Moonstone
    November 10, 2014

    I also like the Logitech Trackman type mouse for the exact reasons you've stated. You don't have the cursor jumping associated with a standard mouse.

    In looking at your link we have a little different version as ours has an extra 2 buttons that can be used for CNTL or SHIFT.

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    JonathanHodgson13-Aquamarine
    13-Aquamarine
    January 6, 2011

    Some years ago my mouse packed in, and IT gave me an IBM Scrollpoint mouse which has three buttons and a force-sensitive (I think) joystick-thing instead of a scroll wheel.

    It works well for me, and separates the middle button from the scroll function; but my colleagues all use 'regular' scroll wheel mice, and find mine a little difficult to get used to!

    We haven't really investigated alternative mice, spaceballs, or anything like that; we tend to use mapkeys (all two-key) as our main productivity enhancer.

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    larry.smith1-Visitor
    1-Visitor
    January 6, 2011

    This is a good topic to watch. I am in need of a new mouse and want to find one that will fit my giant hand.

    Tried a Kensington Expert Mouse for a few days, the button locations were not very comfortable for using Pro/E. Not saying I have carpal tunnel, but there must be something better than pushing this Intellimouse around.

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    BlitzSpirit1-Visitor
    1-Visitor
    January 7, 2011

    Whatever suits you, is the correct answer. Everyone is different and a mouse that one person finds comfortable to use will be hell-on-earth for another.

    I can however recommend a 3D space mouse for your other hand. I use a 3D Connexion Space Navigator and it makes moving and spinning a lot easier.

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    larry.smith1-Visitor
    1-Visitor
    November 7, 2014

    Wow! This is an old post. I recently got the Evoluent wireless mouse. It is taking a little time to get accustom to the 90 degree change, I can tell improvement with my wrist position, The buttons are laid out neatly and programmable, I recommend this for business and CAD users, I do not have a 3D Connexicon, seems that having both is not a bad idea.

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      ptc-48646031-Visitor
      1-Visitor
      November 7, 2014

      great choice, i'm waiting for mine.

      did you get the 2,3, or 4?

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        larry.smith1-Visitor
        1-Visitor
        November 10, 2014

        I got the 4. Used it for about one week now. Very odd to use at first, few days in it is becoming more natural.

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        cnallani10-Marble
        10-Marble
        November 8, 2014

        I use 3D Connexicon

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        TomD.inPDX17-Peridot
        17-Peridot
        November 8, 2014

        They make a mouse?

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        cnallani10-Marble
        10-Marble
        November 10, 2014

        Yup they make a mouse http://www.3dconnexion.com/buy/shop.html

        I have 3DConnexion SpaceExplorer 3D Mouse.

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        ptc-54718781-Visitor
        1-Visitor
        November 14, 2014

        The best mouse I've found so far is this one.

        http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E4MQODC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

        Its a Logitech G602 Wireless mouse. Absolutely love it. I'm a big fan of binding the extra mouse buttons to commonly used commands or keys.

        The top two buttons I have one bound to the delete key and the other one brings up the measure tool in Creo.

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        neomechanikos1-Visitor
        1-Visitor
        November 17, 2014

        Since this thread is already back from the dead and ticking again.....I'd have to agree on any of the gaming mice (only used logitech so far)... I use the G600... plenty of buttons to bind mapkeys to. Super easy to configure. It also has side scrolling that I use to bump the ribbon tab left or right...nto super time saving but helpful. My favorite mapkey is my universal edit all button....click on something then hit the button on the mouse and it goes right into edit sketch for any feature, redefines assembly components, etc.etc. It's my Creo boomstick!

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