Cineversity

Hello,

I bought a 3D connexion space mouse a few months ago and I love using it in cinema 4d, but I noticed some pretty severe limitations.
The main limitation it would seem is that when the mouse is used, almost all other processes in cinema 4d are halted.
This means anything animated or in motion will be halted while the mouse is in use, so you cannot navigate and inspect objects in motion.
Secondly, I don’t think there is any way to record the movement of the space mouse.
I really hope I am wrong and there is a work-around for this?

Hi NNenov,

Please contact the support:

http://www.maxon.net/support/support-questions.html

I do not have this set up, but recording screen movements, have you tired to use Main Menu>> Character> Manager>Cappucino…?

My best wishes

Yeah, I tried cappuchino and it didnt work.. works with regular mouse fine.
I did contact support but they just said to get latest drivers and that using it in combination with wacom can cause issues.
I have latest drivers and dont use wacom in c4d.. guess its another dead end..

Not really on your end, NNenov.

First of all, make sure all cables are in perfect shape. Seriously, the quality of cables is not really the best these days, I exchange more often for some devices these days. Pull everything from the computer except this device, to really see if that is the problem at all. Restart the computer without anything except this input device. Make notes, so you have enough to support he device service, if you contact them.

If there is any driver from previous installations, delete those if you are certain that you don’t use them. Make certain that the “3D connexion” is set up correctly. Then start Cinema4D.

Make certain you have read carefully the C4D Help Content (search for “3D connexion space”)

If all of that isn’t working, your next step is to contact the company who produce the 3D connexion Device. Perhaps there is a problem with it, perhaps something that shows up only with Cinema 4D.

Also, some devices do not work well on USB hubs, certainly not on the ones that have not power supply. Always go with critical devices on an extra native USB on your computer. Hubs are a pest if you ask me.

Have you installed any driver to stop Adobe’s White window problem, or anything to get e.g., Photoshop working with anything. My Wacom4 acts since very sensitive, and is often un-usable. If you have a Mac touch pad, make certain that it is not self locked, better shut it off for testing.

All these tips are just brainstorming, as I try to use only tablets and pads these days, I haven’t even touched a mouse in many years. OK, one more, do you have another computer, try it there, just to gain more information.

Then go to the forum:

http://www.3dconnexion.com/forum/search.php?keywords=cinema+4D

My best wishes.