Bestest mouse for CAD?

aja · Oct 11, 2007

What would you recommend?

Trackball or regular?

Wired or wireless? (I am leaning towards wired...)

I am learning how to use SolidWorks and my wireless Logitech MXlaser feels sloppy - it really is not very accurate imo...

aja · Oct 12, 2007

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Albigger · Oct 12, 2007

I have a logitech wireless mouse at home, but it is WAY to heavy to use at work doing CAD all day.

So definately wired (for me, anyway). I use a mx400 laser at work, using CATIA (and occasionally solidworks). It is pretty programmable as far as keys and mouse speed go, so that's good. Programming the extra buttons for certain functions is a HUGE time (and wrist) saver.

aja · Oct 13, 2007

That's a good point about the programmable buttons, thanks!

FLCLFan · Oct 13, 2007

I just have to say i thought it was funny you said "Bestest".

noxqzs · Oct 13, 2007

I can't even imagine using a trackball for CAD work. The best upgrades so far for that application, are multi programmable buttons and a laser mouse with high dpi. I haven't used the latest generation of wireless mice, but I have tried the transition 3 times in the past 5 years, and have always gone back to wired.

bing · Oct 13, 2007

Just curious, prolly I'm too old and outdated, don't people use tablet or digitizer anymore for CAD/CAM ?

JDXNC · Nov 5, 2007

Little late chiming in here but if you're dealing with solidworks I would really suggest you get a space navigator, such as this.

It will REALLY make navigating around in the 3D work space so much more easy.

I use Solidworks quite a bit, not all day long or anything but for several hours at a time and my trusty Logitech MX510 does very well and it's very customizable. Definitely go wired though.

castroman · Nov 5, 2007

well it depends on your preferences really

Do you like track balls or regular mice?

Because a lazer or trackball would probably be best

Mr. Roboto · Nov 6, 2007

JDXNC said:
Little late chiming in here but if you're dealing with solidworks I would really suggest you get a space navigator, such as this.

It will REALLY make navigating around in the 3D work space so much more easy.

I use Solidworks quite a bit, not all day long or anything but for several hours at a time and my trusty Logitech MX510 does very well and it's very customizable. Definitely go wired though.

wow, never seen that before. Pretty neat, I did alot of solidworks when I was on my last coop.

inkfx · Nov 6, 2007

Check out the Logitech G7, it's wireless, light weight, and not a piece of crap.

JCLW · Nov 6, 2007

I just use the optical MS wheel mice. You can find OEM versions at most computers stores for $10. 2D CAD and Rhino3D.

djrussell · Nov 6, 2007

Mr. Roboto said:
wow, never seen that before. Pretty neat, I did alot of solidworks when I was on my last coop.

if you thought that was cool....http://3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacepilot.php. there are a few others to check out too.

3dconnexion is a logitech company so they make nice stuff. i've never had a problem with the spacepilot.

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