Space Navigator Center of Rotation Problem

johnpa · 23 Jul 2009, 02:09

I am having a problem with the toolbar for my 3D Space Navigator. I can't figure out why the
Center of Rotation button seems to be in a permanent state of grayed out. Does anyone have
an idea as to what is wrong. I am running SU 7 and have confirmed I have the latest drivers loaded for the Navigator

dyppmo · 23 Jul 2009, 11:15

I believe all you have to do is click the button to the left(Camera Mode).

Then you will be moving the object as opposed to moving the camera.

charly2008 · 23 Jul 2009, 17:04

Hi John,

i noticed the same after i read your post. I made a post in the 3dconnexion forum. If i get an answer i will post it here

Karlheinz

johnpa · 23 Jul 2009, 18:36

The problem is the button is grayed out so when I click it nothing happens. I tried to set
the center of rotation in the pull down menu in the plugins menu and didn't have any luck there either.

Karl - Thanks for posting on the 3D Connexion Forum. Let me know if you hear anything back.

JP

charly2008 · 24 Jul 2009, 18:41

Hallo John,

the problem seems to be a small bug in the ruby script. To solve the problem, first remove all check marks in the plugins --> 3DxSketchup menu. Then activate "toggle toolbar" and it will work. And for further works use only the toolbar and not the menu.

Karlheinz

johnpa · 24 Jul 2009, 19:40

Thanks Karl, that did the trick. I appreciate your help tremendously.

Do you have a specific configuration you use for the Navigator? I sure
could use some help with any suggestions on the best way to configure it
for a Navigator newbie.

Regards,

John

charly2008 · 24 Jul 2009, 19:56

At present i use the standard configuration in Sketchup i adjusted only the speed. Maybe if you use different 3D applications it could be necessary to create a configuration for a specific application which differs from the standard controls.

Karlheinz