The Creativity Handbook

for CAD Professionals

Habits, tools and hacks backed by science
to boost your design creativity
How important is creativity for engineers,
architects and design professionals?
Creativity shapes the world we live
in—from masterpieces of art to urban
planning. Almost everything we do, use and
experience in our day-to-day lives can be
attributed to some form of creative output.
According to Adobe’s 2012 State of Create
report, creativity drives economic growth,
adds value to society and sparks business
innovation. 3D professionals know this all
too well: creativity powers the success of
their careers, businesses and clients.
Engineers are tasked with manipulating
math and science into innovative and
creative solutions. Architects have to create
Are you ready to get to work? Read on to unleash your inner creative.
structurally sound buildings that are also
aesthetically pleasing. And 3D artists are
valued as much for their creativity as they
are for their technical skills.
In an increasingly complex world, few things
are more important for 3D professionals
than the ability to solve challenges
creatively. That’s a lot of pressure riding on
a trait you’re born with, right? Not exactly.
Contrary to what you might have been told,
creativity is not some magical superpower
granted at birth. It is a skill and a discipline
that can be practiced and improved through
rigorous habits, effective use of tools, and
even biological hacks. This is an important
point for 3D professionals: it means
that, like your prowess in 3D software,
creativity can grow better with effort,
not luck.
But what if you don’t “feel” creative all the
time—or most of the time?
This ebook is here to help. In it, you’ll find
new ways to think about creativity, find
out how to form creative habits, learn
about tools that enhance creativity, and
discover strategies to foster a more
creative workplace.
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About 3Dconnexion
01 We’re Thinking About Creativity All Wrong
Creativity isn’t about color choice, layout
or aesthetic appeal. It’s about the ability to
break out of a preconceived perception or
expectation when approaching a challenge
or problem. It’s about the ability to
transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns
and relationships to create meaningful new
ideas and results that deliver value.
But what if you don’t have a new idea or feel
particularly creative? Good news: With the
right habits, creativity happens more often—
whether you feel particularly inspired or not.
According to Professor Teresa M. Amabile
at Harvard Business School, creativity
can be harnessed by anyone with a“normal
capacity.” That means everyone. Not just
those “artsy” or “outside the box” thinkers,
you know.
It all starts with diving into the process
behind creativity.
Deep Dive Into The Creative Process
The creative process has been long studied,
but isn’t yet fully understood. However, we
can break what we know down into two
disciplines: neuroscience and psychology.
Both can give us some insight into how we
develop our creative muscles.
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01 What Does Neuroscience Tell Us
About The Creative Process?
A group of neuroscientists have found
that there is no such thing as “left-
brained” people and “right-brained” people.
Traditionally, we think of “left-brained”
folks as adept in the math and sciences.
Conversely, “right-brained” individuals are
seen as creative, passionate and often
eccentric.
However, brain activity studies tell us that
the creative process uses activity from the
whole brain, not one side or the other.
This confirms the idea that creativity is not
a trait of innately gifted people, but rather a
muscle that can be strengthened and flexed.

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01 Defining the Creative Process
Through Psychology
Neuroscience shows us that creativity can
be developed. Psychology offers a way to
develop it.
Graham Wallas, an English social psycho-
logist and London School of Economics
co-founder, was one of the first to theorize
the process behind being more creative.
This model of the creative process was
outlined in his book, The Art of Thought.
Though the book sells for a king’s ransom
online (due to it being out of print), this
blog post has an in-depth summary of its
contents.
Wallas’ model defines the path we take
when trying to be creative:
1. Preparation
We define the problem, need or desire.
Any interruption to this process is what we
would call a “creative block.”
2. Incubation Why does this matter? Because now that we
We let it simmer, and contemplate know the science and process, we can adopt
possibilities. habits, tools and lifestyle modifications to
overcome creative blocks and enhance each
3. Illumination
step along the creative path outlined above.
Ideas form, whether we actively generate
them or they develop over time. The first step starts with developing
effective creative habits.
4. Verification
Ideas are great, but they need to be
fleshed out. This phase deals with
verifying and developing the idea into a
fully-formed conclusion.
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02 The Habits of Highly Creative People

Good creative habits rely on changing how

you think about creativity. Society tells us
that people are creative, as if they woke up
one day and found themselves that way.
But in reality, those people were the sum of
their habits.
Try on the following habits for size. They’re
routines used by highly creative people.
Don’t give away the secret: they just might
have made these “highly creative” people
highly creative in the first place.

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02 Habit One:
Carve Out Time for Creativity
Creativity requires time and focus. You must
make time for it the same as you would for
As part of the “preparation” stage
outlined by psychologist Wallas, you must
professional, personal and social obligations. ruthlessly make time to devote to idea
As the saying goes, you must “do what you generation, developing ideas more fully, and
have to do, so you can do what you want to brainstorming.
do.” If you want to be creative, you must do The result is creativity that not only happens
whatever’s necessary to make time for it. consciously, but happens far more often.
Good time management enhances For specific ways to carve out time for
creativity. One of the biggest mistakes creativity, see Section Three: Tools to
professionals make is continuing on with Enhance Creativity.
their daily tasks, hoping that creativity will
magically start happening. Nothing could be
further from the truth.

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02 Habit Two:
Streamline Processes and Leverage Technology
To adopt habit one, habit two is important.
Make room in your schedule by cutting down
the time it takes to complete tasks. When
you streamline processes and leverage
technology, you’re able to create the mental
and physical bandwidth needed for creative
work.
Focus on your most timely task. For most
CAD, CAM and 3D professionals, this is
creating and assembling parts and models.
So, how do you make this type of work
faster and more creative?
By leveraging “divergent thinking.”
Divergent thinking is when both hemispheres
of the brain are used to solve problems
and complete tasks. Divergent thinkers
are proven to be more creative: Musicians
use two hands independently to play their
instrument, and some scientists say this
while the regular mouse stays in its regular
place. The 3D Mouse smoothly positions
enhances divergent thinking. your object or view, while the regular mouse
(ideally a CadMouse) selects and creates
It’s strikingly similar to how CAD users
with ease. It’s a natural and comfortable
who employ a two-handed work style
work style that can’t be matched.
operate.
Learn more about two-handed work
A 3D mouse is one example of technology
that enables divergent thinking. Its two- styles here »
handed workflow and precision navigation
can yield great benefits for designers.
3D mice save you time and reduce design
fatigue, so you can design comfortably for
longer.
Here’s how it works. With a 3D Mouse
you have the extraordinary ability to
simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate models
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02 Habit Three:
Collect Ideas Constantly
You’ll find that many of the people you
consider to be “creative individuals” carry a
form of notepad on them at all times. They
log every snippet of idea that comes to mind,
as well as every inspired thing they see and
experience throughout the day.
These ideas aren’t usually flashes of original
inspiration; they’re ideas that already exist.
Evernote
Evernote is a set of digital notebooks that
syncs across devices. Its handy web extension
clips articles, pictures and digital material right
to your notebooks from your browser.
They come from experiencing the world,
borrowing others’ ideas and building upon
them with our own. Like Albert Einstein said:
“Creativity is knowing how to hide your
sources.”
Start hiding yours. Carry around a notepad
at all times and collect every inspiration
you encounter. Not only does this habit
Pocket
Less permanent than Evernote, Pocket clips
web links to a common online repository. View
your clipped content, tag it, archive it or check
it off when you’re done for a constant stream of
creative juice.
enable you to archive ideas, it also keeps
you organized and promotes productive
brainstorm sessions.
Too technologically savvy for the old pen
and paper thing? Try these online note-
taking tools:
Trello
Described as a “whiteboard with superpowers,”
Trello organizes your thoughts and ideas in one
place and encourages your projects to cross-
pollinate.
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02 Habit Four:
Embrace Failure
Creativity is born from the ashes of failure.
Failure, for many, is the driving force and
motivation behind great creative works.
Few renowned creative thinkers and artists
became the idols they are today without a
few bumps in the road.
Van Gogh only sold one painting while
alive. American President Abraham Lincoln
lost numerous races before winning public
office. And Decca Records said, “no” to The
Beatles, claiming the guitar sound was dead.
© Vincent van Gogh, 1888
But they all eventually succeeded because
they weren’t afraid to fail. In fact, you can
Habits like these lead to long-term growth.
On their own, they will take you far. But you
argue that such setbacks gave these great can go even further when you combine them
thinkers and artists the room to persevere with the right creativity tools.
and grow. So, let’s arm you with the tools to turn you
By embracing failure, 3D professionals into an unstoppable creativity machine.
can be more creative, generate more
creative ideas and explore exciting new
ideas they hadn’t previously considered.
So go on, don’t be afraid of failure. In fact,
make it a habit.
© Gardner, 1865 © The Beatles, 1964
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03 Tools to Enhance Your Creativity

Environment, inspiration, time management,

exposure and appropriate planning all
Equip yourself with a few of them to beat
your next creative block and enhance your
play a pivotal role in the overall creative creativity—starting right now.
process. Luckily, developers and creativity
enthusiasts have set out to design tools for
these specific areas.

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03 Tools for a More Creative Environment
Your surroundings impact your creativity. The
most optimal environment for creativity will
vary from person to person, but researchers
have found that people exposed to
moderate levels of ambient noise have a
greater capacity to be creative.
The following tools enhance the creativity
of any environment by producing their own
background buzz:
Coffitivity
Coffitivity plays the background noise of a
coffee shop on your computer for enhanced
focus and creativity. It plays in your browser
or through a desktop app. Espresso served
separately...
Noisli
Noisli takes a different approach: the site plays
combinations of natural sounds like rain, wind,
leaves, fire and water, allowing you to tailor
nature’s sounds to your ear’s pleasure.
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03 Tools to Inspire You
Inspiration is crucial to creativity. It fuels
out-of-the-box thinking, generates new ideas
and sparks great works. So, where do you find
inspiration?
Inspiration Grid
This website provides inspiration via stories and
photos from creatives in every industry.
SketchFab
SketchFab allows you to view inspiring models,
and upload, embed and share your own.
These web resources highlight some of the
most creative designs and ideas from around
the world. They’re sure to get your creative
juices flowing!
Behance
Showcase your creative work and discover
the work of others using this engaged online
community.
Inspiration, just like creativity, does not strike
from out of the blue. You have to go out and
find it.
Design Snack
Design Snack takes online inspiration to a
whole new, customizable level. This tool gives
you the power to create your own inspirational
portfolio. Simply curate your favorite images
and most inspiring work—the perfect way to
jumpstart creativity when it flags.
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03 Tools to Flex Your Creative Muscles
Your creativity is just like any muscle—
if you don’t use it, you lose it. Challenge
it with new projects outside your ordinary
design scope using these resources.
(You can even get paid in the process!)
99 Designs
This online marketplace offers design contests
from real businesses. If your design wins, you
get paid and your work gets used.
It is important to take a break from your
normal design projects so your mind can
refresh. Mix it up and let’s see that creative
muscle flex.
3docean
Want a little more creative freedom? 3docean
doesn’t give you a creative brief. You design
whatever your heart desires, upload your work
and others can buy it.
TraceParts
Looking to try a new process, idea or technique
but don’t want to mess around with your exist-
ing models? TraceParts provides millions of
free 3D CAD models for you to experiment with.
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03 Tools to Plan Out Creative Projects
Without proper preproduction and design
plans, creativity stalls. These tools simplify
project brainstorming and management so
that pre-production is seamless, efficient
and painless.
A regimented approach allows you to focus
your attention on actually coming up with
stellar ideas.
XMind
Mind mapping tools help you brainstorm,
communicate and capture creative ideas. XMind
is available in three different versions: a free
version, a plus version and a pro version.
Lucidchart
This tool makes it dead easy to develop mind
maps and organizational charts that keep your
creative ideas flowing.
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03 Tools to Make Time for Creativity
Creative ideas take time to develop and plan.
In order to dedicate the appropriate amount
of time needed to nurture the creative
process, you need to be productive.
GE.TT, WeTransfer and Dropbox
These cloud file-sharing tools make
collaborating on 3D files quick and easy.
They offer numerous storage plans for larger
files, and will save you a ton of time.
These tools make tedious tasks easier, so
you spend less time on busywork and
distractions, and more on creativity.
RescueTime
Maybe you spend too much time on distractions,
and not enough on jumpstarting creativity.
RescueTime can help. It compiles a summary
of your daily computer activity. See trends in
how much time you actually spend on a project
versus other activities. This insight will show
you the best ways to adjust your habits for
maximum creativity.
So, how about it? Ready to start making
more time for creativity today?
GrabCAD
Similiar to GE.TT, WeTransfer and Dropbox,
GrabCAD allows 3D professionals to collaborate
with coworkers through an easy-to-use CAD
file manager. This tool enables you to sync
local files and collaborate on projects, revision
rounds and brainstorming sessions.
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04 Hack Your Biology and Program It for Creativity

Creative blocks tend to strike at the

most inconvenient times—like when hard
deadlines or big projects loom. So, what do
you do when you’re under pressure to be
more creative this very moment? Simple.
You hack your brain into being more creative.
It’s easier than you think.
Here are hacks backed by science that you
can use right now to spark creativity.

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01: Get Your 02: Give Yourself 03: Play a Video Game
Blood Flowing the Blues

Exercising can improve your ability to A study conducted by the University According to researchers at Michigan State
harness your creative powers. of British Columbia found that when University’s Children and Technology
exposed to or surrounded by the color blue, Project, most computer games appear to
Psychology Today touches upon the
test participants were able to think more boost creativity. Playing games also helps
correlation between exercising and creativity,
creatively. distract the mind from the task at hand,
saying: “Sweat is like WD-40 for your mind—
helping it to refresh.
it lubricates the rusty hinges of your brain The color blue boosts brain performance and
and makes your thinking more fluid.” activity, resulting in better creativity. You So, turn your mind off and enjoy your
might not be able to repaint your office on favorite game to coax your creative brain
However, if you need a quick fix for your
the fly, but you can change your desktop into coming out to play.
creative block, you probably don’t have time
background!
to hit the gym.
Good news. There are a ton of exercises
you can do right from your desk at work.
Take 10 minutes to get your body moving.
It’ll translate to heightened brain function
and an increased capacity for creativity.

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04: Get Messy!
Ever wonder why creative people can be
such slobs? Turns out it’s just a brain hack
to think more creatively!
In a study published in the journal
Psychological Science, researchers found
that clean workspaces promote healthy
habits, generosity and conformity, while
messy workspaces boost creativity.
So go on, get messy!
05: Place Yourself in
Uncharted Waters
Explore a new neighborhood. Try a new
food. Talk to a stranger when in line for
lunch. Anything to take yourself out of your
comfort zone will work. Your mind needs
new experiences to draw from in order to
spark new creative ideas.
A post published by Scientific American
suggests that even just thinking about a far
away place can help.
06: Deprive Yourself of
One of Your Senses to
Boost Another
Sensory deprivation involves taking away
one of your senses to boost another.
For example, if you wear earplugs, your
sense of sight, smell, taste and touch
heighten. Depriving yourself of a sense
helps you see new perspectives and explore
uncharted possibilities.
Cover your eyes or plug your ears for a
minute or two. The change in perspective
might just get you over that creative hump.
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07: Play a Mind Game 08: Think Like Mozart 09: Be Childish!

Mental challenges are a great way to get To view your project in a new light, employ Break out the crayons, Play-Doh or Legos.
the creative juices flowing. Your brain Janusian thinking. It’s the ability to In research on Creativity as Flexible
is a muscle that needs to be stretched “imagine two opposites or contradictory Cognitive Control, Darya Zabelina and
and flexed. Playing sudoku, Scrabble and ideas, concepts, or images existing Michael Robinson state that “a playful,
disambiguation games all promote creative simultaneously.” childlike mindset among adults facilitates
thinking. creative originality.”
The tactic was used by Einstein, Mozart,
Here’s a favorite of ours: Pick two random Edison and Van Gogh when they needed a
words and try to connect them in exactly creative jolt.
10 steps.
When you need creativity on demand, brain
hacks are the way to go. Quick, simple fixes
can funnel your thought processes and open
your mind.
Mind games are a great example of how
training your brain over time can enhance
your capacity for creativity.

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04 Practice Makes Perfect—
Especially When It Comes To Creativity
Improved creativity that happens more
frequently is just a little practice and hard
So, isn’t today the perfect time to start
improving your creativity? Commit to
work away. creative success right now using the
resources in this ebook.
It’s a mind-over-matter game. Habits,
coupled with tools, brain hacks and work The world needs more creative ideas.
environments that foster creativity, are Let’s get started.
together the formula for creative success.

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05 Enhance Your Creativity with 3Dconnexion

When it comes to 3D design work,

3Dconnexion has the power to make you
Your productivity and comfort also receive
a welcome boost, thanks to the natural and
more creative by enabling a natural and efficient two-handed work-style.
intuitive two-handed workflow. A 3D mouse
allows you to navigate your 3D content more
fluidly, so you feel more connected and
better able to express your design intent.

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05 The Ultimate Creativity Boost:
The Two-Handed Workflow
The most obvious addition when adopting
a two-handed workflow is the use of a Command
3Dconnexion pioneered this two-handed
workflow, and then perfected it with the
Continue on to read more about the
3Dconnexion family »
dedicated 3D input device, most commonly Bandwidth Increase release of the CadMouse – the first mouse
referred to as a 3D mouse or SpaceMouse®. Command used in your regular mouse hand built
The 3D mouse complements the ordinary specifically for CAD professionals.
+ Switch Time
mouse and is used in your “other” hand to 3Dconnexion offers a variety of 3D mice
Command
simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate your 3D as well as the CadMouse – the world’s
content. This means the ordinary mouse is first “regular” mouse, designed specifically
+ Switch Time
freed from navigation tasks to concentrate Command
for CAD professionals. Which is the right
on what it does best – moving the cursor to Command
solution for you?
select, create and edit.
+ Switch Time Command
On average, 84% OF CAD engineers report
a noticeable or significant improvement in
their product designs and their ability to
detect design problems as a result of using
a 3D mouse1 thanks to the balanced and co-
operative two-handed work-style.

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Source: The Economic Payback of 3D Mice for CAD Design Engineers,
Technology Assessment Group

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05 The 3Dconnexion Family
SpaceNavigator
The 3D Mouse for Everyone
Perfect for you if you want a more natural way to
interact with your CAD content at an affordable cost.
The SpaceNavigator is the entry-level 3D
mouse, but it still packs a punch thanks to
the patented six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF)
controller cap, the central feature of all
3Dconnexion 3D mice.
SpaceNavigator for Notebooks
The Traveler’s Best Friend
Perfect for you if you use 3D applications in lots
of different places.
The SpaceNavigator for Notebooks offers
the same 6DoF navigation and two buttons
of the SpaceNavigator, but in a travel-sized
package that’s half the weight of its cousin
and two-thirds the size.
SpaceMouse Wireless
For Fans of Clean Lines and
Clutter-Free Desktops
Perfect for you if you’re looking for a sleek, stylish
and intuitive way to interact with digital 3D content.
The SpaceMouse Wireless is the world’s
first wireless 3D mouse. Its 2.4 GHz wireless
technology, cord-free design, one-month
battery life and two buttons make this
mouse a 3D designer’s best friend
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05 The 3Dconnexion Family (cont.)
SpaceMouse Pro
The 3D Mouse for the Professional
Perfect for you if you’re a busy professional who
spends more than a few hours per day working with
3D content.
The SpaceMouse Pro offers 15 completely
customizable buttons including four
intelligent function keys and QuickView
navigation keys so you’re always in control
of your designs.
SpaceMouse Pro Wireless
The Wireless 3D Mouse for
the Professional
Perfect for you if you’re a busy professional who
spends much of the day working with 3D content
and appreciates the finer things in life (like a cord-
free desktop).
The SpaceMouse Pro Wireless offers the
same professional features as its wired
sibling with the added convenience of a
cord-free workspace. Its 2.4 GHz wireless
technology and two-month battery life offer
a real-time, reliable and precise connection
between you and your design.
SpacePilot Pro Recognize your true creative ability
with the right tools at your fingertips.
The Mouse for the Elite Designer
Perfect for you if you need as many features as
Equip yourself with a 3D mouse »
it’s possible to pack into a 3D mouse.
With 10 intelligent key functions, QuickView
navigation keys and full color LCD screen,
you’ll spend more time in the zone and
less time traveling back and forth to the
keyboard.
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3Dconnexion Product Professional Series Personal Series

Comparison Chart
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SpaceMouse Pro
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SpaceNavigator ®
SpaceNavigator ®

Wireless Wireless for Notebooks

Navigation
3Dconnexion® 6DoF Technology • • • • • •
Compact Controller Cap • • • • • •
QuickView Keys 32 Views 12 Views 12 Views
(10 Keys) (4 Keys) (4 Keys)
Navigation Settings Keys Speed, Rotation, Rotation Rotation
Pan/Zoom,
Dominant

Performance
Intelligent Function Keys 10 4 4
Total Programmable Keys 31 15 15 2 2 2
Full Color LCD •
On-Screen Display • •
Radial Menu • • • • • •

Comfort
Advanced Hand Rest • • •
Keyboard Modifiers • • •
(Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Esc)
3Dconnexion Wireless Technology • •

Additional
Dimensions (LxWxH) 231 x 150 x 58 mm 204 x 142 x 58 mm 204 x 142 x 58 mm 78 x 78 x 54 mm 78 x 78 x 53 mm 68 x 68 x 46 mm
9.1 x 5.9 x 2.3 ” 8 x 5.6 x 2.3 ” 8 x 5.6 x 2.3 ” 3.1 x 3.1 x 2.1 ” 3.1 x 3.1 x 2.1 ” 2.7 x 2.7 x 1.8 ”
Weight 880g / 1.94 lbs 563g / 1.24 lbs 665g / 1.47 lbs 424g / 0.93 lbs 479g / 1.06 lbs 250g / 0.58 lbs
Warranty 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 years 2 years 2 years

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Perfect for you if:
You want the best possible
CadMouse
The Perfect Match For Your 3D Mouse
The two-handed workflow enabled by a 3D
mouse delivers the best results when you use
experience out of your a CadMouse. CadMouse is a high-performance
device used in your regular mouse hand to
CAD software.
click, select and create, while your 3D mouse
in your other hand takes care of 3D navigation.
Take a look at some of the extraordinary
features that put CadMouse above and
beyond any other mouse on the market.  a seamless experience that ordinary mice
»» Dedicated, Full-Size Middle Mouse
Button: Every CAD user knows how much
they rely on the middle mouse button, but
ordinary mice bury it under the scroll wheel.
The CadMouse has a dedicated, full-size
middle mouse button, so it’s no longer
necessary to click the uncomfortable scroll
wheel thousands of times per day.
»» QuickZoom: Effortlessly zoom in and out of
your models or drawings with a single click
of a thumb button. Combine this feature
with the 6-degrees-of-freedom navigation
enabled by a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse for
previously unseen levels of Two-Handed
»» Optimally Shaped PTFE Feet:
Because 3Dconnexion specializes in CAD,
»» Radial Menu Button:
The CadMouse’s gesture button opens a
Power. we pay acute attention to details like how context sensitive on-screen radial menu.
materials and geometry affect friction. It’s Simply move the cursor left, right, up or
»» Smart Scroll Wheel: Automatic scroll
especially important when you consider down to activate the command.
wheel performance depending on the
that serious CAD users can be moving their
active application. Precise “click-to-click” Learn more about CadMouse here »
mouse up to 1km per week. CadMouse has
zooming in CAD applications or speedy
optimally shaped feet made from PTFE, a
scrolling in browsers and documents. It’s
material with one of the lowest coefficients
of friction against any solid, resulting in
just can’t provide.
a near perfect equilibrium. The result?
»» Advanced Laser Sensor: With 8200dpi and CadMouse moves exactly how you mean
a poll rate of up to 1000Hz (responsiveness it to—every time.
of 1 millisecond) you’ll click exactly
where you need to, when you need to. The
CadMouse has the level of precision CAD
professionals demand—and deserve.
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05 About 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion designs powerful, ergonomic
hardware and smart, easy-to-use software
that combine seamlessly to make working in
the world’s most popular CAD applications
fast, comfortable and fun. From our
SpaceMouse 3D mice to the CadMouse,
3Dconnexion products provide a superior way
for CAD professionals to interact with and
experience the digital world.
The 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse product
line delivers natural, precise positioning
of digital models or views that just isn’t
possible using any other input device. With
a SpaceMouse you have the extraordinary
ability to simultaneously pan, zoom and
rotate models while the regular mouse stays
in its regular place. It’s a comfortable and
efficient two-handed workflow that feels
good and enables you to achieve more in
less time.
We pioneered this two-handed workflow,
and then we perfected it with the release
of the CadMouse. The CadMouse is the first
mouse used in your regular mouse hand that
is built specifically for CAD professionals.
With a unique dedicated middle mouse
button, Smart Scroll wheel and useful set of
CAD-specific tools including the incredibly
convenient QuickZoom, the CadMouse
makes working in (and out) of design and
CAD applications more comfortable, efficient
and fun.
When you pair a 3Dconnexion CadMouse
with a SpaceMouse, the results are
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positions your object or view, while the
CadMouse selects and creates with ease.
It’s a natural and comfortable work style
that can’t be matched.
3Dconnexion provides peace of mind to 3D
professionals who design the buildings,
machines and products that power our world.
They take their work seriously, and so do
we. Technology and build quality combine
to deliver the performance that CAD
professional demand – and deserve.
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