3Dconnexion Space Mouse Pro 3D Gaming Mouse User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- 3Dconnexion
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Space Mouse Pro 3D Gaming Mouse
User Guide
Driver Version: 3DxWare 10.8.0 and
higher
Desktop Setup
Place the SpaceMouse Pro on the opposite side of the keyboard to your standard mouse. One hand engages the 3D mouse to position your model: rotating, panning, and zooming. The other hand uses the standard mouse to select, create and edit.
Hand Position
Position your hand as shown. The contoured controller cap will guide your fingers into the perfect position for precise and effortless control.
Installation
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Connect
Plug the USB cable of your SpaceMouse Pro into the USB port of your PC. -
Download the latest 3Dconnexion software
Get the latest 3Dconnexion software (3DxWare) at 3dconnexion.com/drivers. -
Install the 3Dconnexion software
Install the 3Dconnexion software by following the instructions. -
Familiarize with your SpaceMouse Pro
Open 3Dconnexion Home and launch the Trainer to get help taking the first steps with your SpaceMouse Pro.
Feature Guide
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Pro
Controller Cap
The Controller Cap is the heart of your SpaceMouse Pro. Its Six-Degrees-of-
Freedom (6DoF) sensor allows you to push, pull, rotate, or tilt to the pan,
zoom and rotate your drawings and 3D models. The SpaceMouse has different
motion profiles depending on the application you are using. In Object Mode
applications the 3D navigation behaves as if you were reaching into the screen
and holding the object in your own hand. In-Camera Mode applications, the
navigation behaves like a camera you are viewing through. For many
applications, you can adjust this behavior in the Advanced Settings of your
SpaceMouse Pro. 
Menu Button
The Menu Button allows for fast and easy customization of your 3Dconnexion
devices. Pressing it will take you directly to the 3Dconnexion Settings.
Select the device you want to configure in the flyout window and customize it.
Fit Button
With the Fit Button, you will never lose sight of your drawing or 3D model.
Press it to bring your drawing back to the center of your screen.
3Dconnexion Buttons
The SpaceMouse Pro features four additional programmable function buttons,
located above the controller cap. It instantly recognizes the applications you
are using, as well as their environments, and automatically assigns the most
used commands to the buttons. You can personalize commands assigned to the
function buttons using the 3Dconnexion Settings.
On-Screen Display
The SpaceMouse Pro Wireless offers an On-Screen Display (OSD) that shows you
the current assignment of the 3Dconnexion buttons. To display the OSD of your
SpaceMouse Pro, press and hold any of the 3Dconnexion Buttons. It will be
displayed as long as you keep the button pressed. This function can be
disabled in the 3Dconnexion Settings. 
Keyboard Modifiers
The SpaceMouse Pro comes with four Keyboard Modifiers that work like the
corresponding keys on your keyboard. You can personalize the commands assigned
to the Keyboard Modifiers using the 3Dconnexion Settings.
QuickView Buttons
The SpaceMouse Pro features four QuickView Buttons helping you to quickly
bring your drawing or 3D model into the desired view. You have the option to
change the assignment of the buttons in the 3Dconnexion Settings.
Rotation Toggle Button
In the center between the QuickView Buttons is the Rotation Toggle Button.
Pressing it once locks the rotation around all axes.
3Dconnexion Settings
You can access the 3Dconnexion Settings panel via the Menu Button on your
SpaceMouse Pro, 3Dconnexion Home (on your desktop), the icon in your
notification area (systray), or the Windows start menu.
The name of the active application is displayed at the top of the panel. Any
setting change is relevant to this application only. 
Speed
This slider sets the overall speed for your device. In other words, it changes
the amount of force or torque that needs to be applied to the SpaceMouse cap
to move an object, scene, or image. 
If multiple 3Dconnexion devices are connected, you can select the desired product to configure by clicking on the flyout button at the top left of the panel.
Advanced Settings
Settings you can configure in the Advanced Settings panel are application-
specific. So, it’s easy to configure your SpaceMouse to work just how you
prefer in each application. 
Navigation
Pan / Zoom: Enables/disables panning of your part, assembly, or drawing.
Enabled by default.
Rotation: Enables/disables rotation of your part, assembly, or drawing.
Enabled by default.
Dominant: Turns on and off the dominant filter axis, which when enabled
restricts the pan, zoom, or, rotations to a single axis.
Zoom Direction
Forward / Backward: Zoom by pushing the cap toward or away from you
parallel to the desk.
Up / Down: Zoom by pulling the cap upwards or pushing the cap downwards
parallel to the screen.
Speed
Use the slider to set the speed for each of the 6-Dimensions-of-Freedom
individually. To reverse the direction of a movement, check the Reverse box
for that movement.
Application-Specific Advanced Settings
Some applications feature additional SpaceMouse settings. For those
applications, you have additional options available in the Advanced Settings
Panel: 
Navigation Modes
Object Mode enables Object Mode navigation – this mode is like reaching into
the screen and holding the model in your hand.
Push the SpaceMouse cap left, and the model moves left. Push right and the
model moves right.
Camera Mode enables using the Controller Cap as if it is a camera. Push into
the scene and the camera moves forward into the scene. Push left and the
camera moves to the left (the scene moves to the right). Lift up and the
camera moves up (the scene moves down). You are entering the scene as if
walking around in it.
Target Camera Mode enables Target Camera Mode navigation. Manipulate the
SpaceMouse cap as if it is a target camera. Push into the scene and the camera
moves forward into the scene. Push left and the camera moves to the left (the
scene moves to the right). Lift up and the camera moves up (the scene moves
down). When rotating the cap in any direction you will orbit around the target
point (see Rotation Center below).
Helicopter Mode enables a Camera Mode navigation but pushing the cap forward
while looking down will not change the altitude of the camera.
Lock Horizon forces the horizon to be kept level as it currently is.
Rotation Center
Auto sets the center of rotation dynamically. When the complete model is in
view, the center of volume of the whole model is used as the rotation point.
When you move closer, the center of rotation will be set on an object close to
your center of view.
Use selected Items forces the rotation center to only take the currently
selected objects into account.
Always Show always visualizes the Rotation Center.
Show on Motion will visualize the Rotation Center only during movement.
Hide will disable the Rotation Center visualization.
Other Options
The applications below feature special options. More information can be found
in the 3Dconnexion FAQ: Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Solid Edge,
SOLIDWORKS
Buttons
The Buttons panel within 3Dconnexion Settings allows you to assign commands,
macros or, radial menus. The name of the active application is displayed at
the top of the panel. Any setting change is relevant to this application only.
Press and hold a 3Dconnexion Button to get the button assignment for the
current app displayed on the OSD. To disable this function, check Disable On-
Screen Display.
A note about Environment sensitivity: Some applications feature environment- sensitive key mapping. In those applications, you can have different key assignments depending on the currently active environment.
Assigning Quick Macros to buttons
Click on the text in the input field and press the required key or key
combination to quickly assign a keystroke or macro.
When a macro is created, it always sends a press and releases command. If you
want to assign a press and hold command instead (for example Ctrl or Shift),
you should use the Keyboard command category in the flyout window.
Assigning Commands using the flyout window
Clicking on the > arrow on the right-hand side of the button field opens a
flyout window for that SpaceMouse button:
The flyout window allows you to browse or search for commands in different
categories. When you select a command by clicking on it, it is automatically
assigned to the corresponding SpaceMouse button. The category of the command
that it is currently assigned to is highlighted in bold.
Creating Macros
First, click on the > arrow on the right-hand side of the key field. Then,
expand the Macros category and click on New Macro.
This opens the macro editor where you can assign a name for your macro and a
sequence of keystrokes in the corresponding fields. Clicking on Save will
automatically assign the new macro to the button from where you opened the
panel. 
Creating Radial Menus
First, click on the > arrow on the right-hand side of the key field. Then,
expand the Radial Menu category and click on New
Radial Menu.
This brings up the radial menu editor where you can assign a name and commands
to the different sections. Your new radial menu will be automatically
assigned to the key from where you opened the panel 
3Dconnexion Home
| Once you have successfully installed the latest 3Dconnexion driver,
3Dconnexion Home gives you access to various 3Dconnexion apps:
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| Trainer:
Learn how to quickly use the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse.
| Manuals:
Here you can find the manuals for all 3Dconnexion products.
| Settings:
Open the settings panel to customize your 3Dconnexion devices.
| Viewer:
Use the 3Dconnexion Viewer to review 3D models.
| Collage:
3Dconnexion Collage lets you create high-resolution picture collages with your
SpaceMouse.
| Demo:
Test and practice your skills by assembling the landing gear of an aircraft.
| Registration:
Register your product after the installation to benefit from 3Dconnexion
services.
| Videos:
Find instructive videos for your 3Dconnexion devices.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Weight
Length: 204 mm / 8’’
Width: 142 mm / 5.6’’
Height: 58 mm / 2.3’’
Weight: 665 g / 1.47 lb / 23.46 oz
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux
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Package Contents
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Pro
Certifications and Registrations
CE, FCC (Class B), BSMI, KCC, WEEE, WHQL
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Warranty
3-years limited hardware warranty
Support
3dconnexion.com/support