Space Navigator

[Pakawee]

Is there a focus button on it?

[gobacktorussia]

0:52 that wasn't on purpose was it?

[M0man]

So, It's an expensive option Key? lol

[perpetualcan]

the subject is model or model components in this video. 3dConnexion

[ikbosje]

why u have so many unneccesary edge rings and edgeloops in your model ?

I am no mammoth expert but the legs look a little bit too long.

u gonna take it into mudbox? zbrush ? if so.

then u need to evenly divide the quads, just like nurbs patchwork.

[Rathamahatta]

Its just a 6-axis joystick-like device controlled only by one hand. Works great with AutoCAD or 3D Studio for move/pan/rotate 3d environment but you cant replace mouse or tablet with this. However spacenavigator-tablet combo is great. On the other hand, its a specialized device, it works only with specific applications (shame- it would be great in games). For normal user its useless and too expensive.

[ecospline]

Don't compare this device to programs - it's stupid because SpaceNavigator is just simple navigation device- not enviroment for creation.

[AdeonWriter]

This is a left hand mouse. Traditional mouse stays for your right hand. It may sound weird, but this method works great, as all camera control can be done with one hand.

[helios003x]

Left hand mouse? Dude, i doubt this type of mouse is different for left and right hands. can't you see it's shape?

[GWeleMonk]

It's just because you can't point with it. It is a compliment to the right-hand "normal" mouse.

For left-handed people just switch places or hands. It's just not the "main" mouse.

[DrewlenAcnoon]

is it possible to use this as just a conventional mouse?

[00Svenare]

I wouldn't think it would make a very good mouse. Try plugging a joystick into your computer, set it up to act as mouse and you would get the same experience as using this. But for moving around a 3d space this will do wonders (with some practice)

[Draxis666]

In conjunction with a regular mouse, this would be perfect for rotating and panning around a modeling program like Blender. You still need the mouse, but now you wouldn't have to hold down shift to pan or the middle mouse button to rotate. Not a huge help (especially for the cost), but I would probably enjoy it more.

[dutheatredemon]

This seems like something that would be perfect for SketchUp, or Vectorworks. Anything to navigate 3-D space. But beyond that, pretty useless.

[philnolan3d]

I've never used one but I think some of the commenters here are missing the point. It's not a replacement for your mouse or tablet it's to be used in addition to those. For example the SN is used by your left hand while the reg. mouse is in your right.

[tubilar111]

Are u kidding, definatly NOT! :)

[buffyguy10]

space navigator if u look at the end the guy has a hard time controlling it. The navigator lifts up as he tilts the nevigator to one side. I wouldnt buy it...Maybe if it was wireless but there is nothing more you can do with this that you can't do with a good old 3 button mouse...so why bother..

[tubilar111]

You know what, that's could be true...not many people I know wants it.Tho I wonder why it's so damn expensive, like the commercial version, just disappointing.

[tubilar111]

I think the space navigator is really good for making video animations, but not for modelling?that the mouse job.

[basslinegenerator]

i prefer wacom tablets ... but this is the second video of two i saw so far that show me that this device is simply to slow for working .. its like playing an ego shooter with a xbox controller ..

[tubilar111]

yeah, i got a wacom tablet too. It's a sweet tool, but i only use it when using programmes like Alias sketch Pro and Photoshop.

[bognarrules]

Man, this thing makes me nervous... mouse still good (and faster) enough... ^^