Software Release Version 10.9 for Microsoft Windows

Document History Summary

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION
2. RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS
3. WINDOWS SOFTWARE

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose
This document summarizes the changes in 3Dconnexion Software version as specified in section 1.3 below.

1.2 Target Audience
The target audience of this document is the general public using 3Dconnexion products, such as the SpaceMouse, CadMouse and Keyboard Pro.

1.3 Release Version
Release version 10.9.

1.4 Document History

• Version 7.0
  Includes information on version 10.9.6 of 3DxWare 10 for Windows.
• Version 6.0
  Includes information on version 10.9.5 of 3DxWare 10 for Windows.
• Version 5.0
  Includes information on version 10.9.4 of 3DxWare 10 for Windows.
  Updated AutoCAD 2026 support information introduced in v. 10.9.2 of 3DxWare 10.
• Version 4.0
  Includes information on version 10.9.3 of 3DxWare 10 for Windows.
• Version 3.0
  Includes information on version 10.9.2 of 3DxWare 10 for Windows.
• Version 2.0
  Includes information on version 10.9.1 of 3DxWare 10 for Windows.
• Version 1.0
  Includes information on version 10.9.0 of 3DxWare 10 for Windows, published on July 26, 2024.

1.5 References
None.

2. Release Highlights

The following is a list of the most important changes and updates in this release.

2.1 Release of June 24, 2025

• Update 3DxWare 10 to version 10.9.6.
• New: Support version 2506 Series of Siemens NX.
• New: Add new driver configurations for multiple applications, including Cadwork 3D, Leica Cyclone 3DR and Moment of Inspiration.
• Note: Additional stability improvements and feature enhancements to driver software and the plug-in software for Siemens Solid Edge.

2.2 Release of May 15, 2025

• Update 3DxWare 10 to version 10.9.5.
• New: Add new driver configurations for multiple applications, including 3Dflow 3DF Zephyr, IMSI Design TurboCAD and MEDIT Link.
• Note: Stability improvements and additional feature enhancements to driver software and the plug-in software for Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya and Siemens NX.

2.3 Release of April 3, 2025

• Update 3DxWare 10 to version 10.9.4.
• New: Add new driver configurations for multiple applications, including ArcGIS Earth, Tech Soft 3D SpinFire and Ultimaker Cura.
• New: Support versions 2026 of Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya.
• Note: Stability improvements and additional feature enhancements to driver software and the plug-in software for Maxon Cinema 4D, Siemens Solid Edge and Unity 3D Editor.

2.4 Release of January 9, 2025

• Update 3DxWare 10 to version 10.9.3.
• New: Support version 2412 Series of Siemens NX.
• Note: Stability improvements and additional feature enhancements to driver software and the plug-in software for Trimble SketchUp Desktop.

2.5 Release of December 9, 2024

• Update 3DxWare 10 to version 10.9.2.
• New: 16 new driver configurations, including for “SketchUp for Web”.
• New: “Global settings" for all CadMouse models and NPP.
• New: Support for SOLIDWORKS 2025 Desktop and Connected.
• New: Navigation Library solution for Siemens Solid Edge.
• New: Add support for version 2026 of Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Note: Stability improvements and additional feature enhancements to driver software and plug-in software for Autodesk 3ds Max, AutoCAD and Maya and Trimble SketchUp Desktop.

2.6 Release of September 27, 2024

• Update 3DxWare 10 to version 10.9.1.
• New: Support version 2025 of Maxon Cinema 4D.
• New: Driver configurations for Maxon ZBrushCore, Esri ArcGIS Pro, Graebert ARES Commander and multiple 3Shape applications.
• Note: Stability improvements and additional feature enhancements to driver software and the plug-in software for Autodesk Maya, PTC Creo Parametric and Trimble SketchUp Desktop.

2.7 Release of July 26, 2024

• Update 3DxWare 10 to version 10.9.0.
• New: Global Mapping feature for Keyboard Pro devices.
• New: Center-of-Rotation visualization in Trimble SketchUp.
• Change: Blender driver configuration improvements.
• Note: Stability improvements and additional feature enhancements to driver software.

3. Windows Software

3.1 Description
The 3DxWare 10 product includes most of the 3Dconnexion Windows software available from 3Dconnexion.

3.2 Supported Operating Systems
Supported Windows operating systems on Intel architecture:

• Windows 10 64-bit edition (version 2004 and newer)
• Windows 11

3.3 Supported 3Dconnexion Products
Supported 3Dconnexion products:

• CadMouse
• CadMouse Compact
• CadMouse Compact Wireless
• CadMouse Pro
• CadMouse Pro Wireless
• CadMouse Pro Wireless Left
• CadMouse Wireless
• Keyboard Pro
• Numpad Pro
• SpaceMouse Compact
• SpaceMouse Enterprise
• SpaceMouse Pro
• SpaceMouse Pro Wireless
• SpaceMouse Wireless
• Universal Receiver

3.4 Products in Extended Support Period
Products in the Extended Support period:

• SpaceNavigator
• SpaceNavigator for Notebooks
• SpacePilot Pro

3.5 Changes to 3DxWare 10 for Microsoft Windows
Below is a breakdown of the changes implemented in this 3DxWare 10 version. These changes are listed under the individual components that make up the 3DxWare 10 product suite. If an application is not listed here, it does not mean that the application does not include support for 3D mice, as many applications are supported natively by the software vendor. However, if an application supports 3D mice, you will still need to download and execute 3DxWare 10 to install the device driver (3DxWinCore).

3.5.1 Current Version
The current version of 3DxWare 10: 10.9.6.

3.5.2 Table of Included Products
The following table lists all included products in 3DxWare 10 and respective version and release date information.

In italic: changed or new product packages since previous major release.

3.5.3 Changes to 3DxWare 10 since v. 10.8.21
The following component products were added: None.
The following component products were removed: None.
The following component products were updated: 3DxAnalytics, 3DxAutoCAD, 3DxCinema4D, 3DxMaya, 3DxNLServer, 3DxNX, 3DxPhotoshop, 3DxProENGINEER, 3DxSketchUp, 3DxSolidEdge, 3DxSolidWorks, 3DxStudio, 3DxViewer10, 3DxUnity3D, 3DxWinCore (driver) and DemoPrograms.

Version 10.9.6 (b699; Jun 23, 2025). Seventh public release of 10.9.

• Updated: 3DxSolidEdge v. 4.0.2 (b22, d50bbe8; May 21, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxWinCore v. 17.9.6 (r21741; Jun 13, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxNX v. 3.5.12 (r21742; Jun 23, 2025).
• New: [WIN-1845] Add support for Siemens PLM NX 2506.1700.
• New: [WIN-1988] Add new configuration file "Cadwork_3D.xml" for Cadwork 3D. cadwork 3D - new default profile (moved [PMSW-822]).
• New: [WIN-1989] Add new configuration file "Cyclone_3DR.xml" for Leica Cyclone 3DR. Leica Cyclone - new default profile (moved [PMSW-826]).
• New: [WIN-1996] Add new configuration file "EXModel.xml" for SHINING 3D EXModel. EXModel - new default profile (moved [PMSW-775]).
• New: [WIN-1997] Add new configuration file "QuickSurface.xml" for KVS QUICKSURFACE. QuickSurface - new default profile (moved [PMSW-778]).
• New: [WIN-1998] Add new configuration files "DesignSpark_Mechanical_Creator.xml", "DesignSpark_Mechanical_Engineer.xml" and "DesignSpark_Mechanical_Explorer.xml" for DesignSpark Mechanical. DesignSpark Mechanical - new default profiles (moved [PMSW-779]).
• New: [WIN-1999] Add new configuration file "Mol.xml" for Triple Squid's "Moment of Inspiration". Moment of Inspiration - new default profile (moved [PMSW-800]).
• Change: [WIN-2003] Update configuration file "ExoCADDental.xml". Exocad - new default profile update (moved [PMSW-832]).
• Fix: [WIN-1986] Wrong profile is being used by the driver for Solid Edge.

Version 10.9.5 (b693; May 13, 2025). Sixth public release of 10.9.

• Updated: 3DxMaya v. 6.0.21 (b161, 9302084; Apr 11, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxNX v. 3.5.11 (r21544; Mar 25, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxPhotoshop v. 2.14.0 (r21631; May 9, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxWinCore v. 17.9.5 (r21635; May 13, 2025).
• New: [WIN-1815] Add support for Photoshop desktop 2025 (ν. 26).
• New: [WIN-1949] Add new configuration file "Capture.xml" for Capture from Capture Visualization AB. Capture - new default profile (moved [PMSW-805]).
• New: [WIN-1956] Add new configuration file "OrcaSlicer.xml" for OrcaSlicer. OrcaSlicer - new default profile (moved [PMSW-797]).
• New: [WIN-1957] Add new configuration file "AnycubicSlicerNext.xml" for Anycubic Slicer Next. AnycubicSlicerNext - new default profile (moved [PMSW-798]).
• New: [WIN-1958] Add new configuration file "GrabCAD_Print.xml" for GrabCAD Print. GrabCAD Print - new default profile (moved [PMSW-811]). See note below.
• New: [WIN-1959] Add new configuration file "PreForm.xml" for Formlabs PreForm. PreForm - new default profile (moved [PMSW-812]).
• New: [WIN-1960] Add new configuration file "LycheeSlicer.xml" for Mango 3D Lychee Slicer. LycheeSlicer - new default profile (moved [PMSW-813]).
• New: [WIN-1965] Add new configuration file "Medit_Link.xml" for MEDIT Link. Medit Link - new default profile (moved [PMSW-801]).
• New: [WIN-1967] Add new configuration file "TurboCAD.xml" for IMSI Design TurboCAD. TurboCAD - new default profile (Windows) (moved [PMSW-785]).
• New: [WIN-1968] Add new configuration file "ideaMaker.xml" for Raise 3D ideaMaker. ideaMaker - new default profile (moved [PMSW-814]).
• New: [WIN-1969] Add new configuration file "CHITUBOX_Pro.xml" for CHITUBOX Pro. Chitubox Pro - new default profile (moved [PMSW-820]).
• New: [WIN-1970] Add new configuration file "BambuStudio.xml" for Bambu Studio. Bambu Studio - new default profile (moved [PMSW-810]).
• New: [WIN-1971] Add new configuration file "3DF_Zephyr.xml" for 3Dflow 3DF Zephyr. 3DF Zephyr - new default profile (moved [PMSW-807]). See note below.
• New: [WIN-1973] Add new configuration file "CHITUBOX_Basic.xml" for CHITUBOX Basic. Chitubox Basic - new default profile (moved [PMSW-823]).
• New: [WIN-1976] Add new configuration file "3DSprint.xml" for 3D Systems 3D Sprint. 3D Sprint - new default profile (moved [PMSW-815]).
• New: [WIN-1977] Add new configuration file "AnycubicSlicer.xml" for ANYCUBIC AnycubicSlicer. AnycubicSlicer - new default profile (moved [PMSW-817]).
• New: [WIN-1979] Add new configuration file "Autodesk_Netfabb.xml" for Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb. Netfabb - new default profile (moved [PMSW-819]).
• New: [WIN-1980] Add new configuration file "Chaos_Vantage.xml" for Chaos Vantage. Chaos Vantage - new default profile (moved [PMSW-799]). See note below.
• New: [WIN-1981] Add new configuration file "Deswik_CAD.xml" for Deswik.CAD. Deswik - new default profile (moved [PMSW-802]).
• Change: [WIN-1866] Remove support for versions 8.0, 8.5 and all 32-bit editions of Siemens NX.
• Fix: [WIN-1201] Driver adjustments for the SpaceMouse have a delay.
• Fix: [WIN-1942] Polygons cannot be re-ordered when Autodesk Maya plugin is installed.
• Fix: [WIN-1944] CoR doesn't focus on child objects in Autodesk Maya.

Version 10.9.4 (b686; April 2, 2025). Fifth public release of 10.9.

• Updated: 3DxAnalytics v. 1.0.4 (r21521; Mar 18, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxCinema4D v. 1.2.2 (b70, a972860; Feb 27, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxMaya v. 6.0.20 (b157, ec5f051; Feb 26, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxNLServer v. 1.4.8 (r21486; Mar 7, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxSolidEdge v. 4.0.1 (b18, 7519200; Feb 21, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxStudio v. 7.0.19 (b127, 36065c3; Feb 26, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxUnity3D v. 1.0.2 (b32, 1ba8fa1; Mar 14, 2025).
• Updated: 3DxWinCore v. 17.9.4 (r21566; Apr 2, 2025).
• New: [WIN-1884] Add support for 3ds Max version 2026.
• New: [WIN-1871] Add new configuration file "UltiMaker_Cura.xml" for UltiMaker Cura.
• New: [WIN-1582] Add support for Autodesk Maya version 2026.
• New: [WIN-1883] Add new configuration file SpinFire.xml for Tech Soft 3D SpinFire viewer.
• New: [WIN-1896] Add new configuration file "3Shape_ScanItDental.xml" for 3Shape Scanlt Dental.
• New: [WIN-1895] Add new configuration file "ArcGIS_Earth.xml" for ESRI ArcGIS Earth.
• New: [WIN-1896] Add new configuration file "3Shape_ScanItDental.xml" for 3Shape Scanlt Dental.
• New: [WIN-1899] Add new configuration file "Altair_SimSolid.xml" for Altair SimSolid.
• New: [WIN-1904] Add new configuration file "IRONCAD_COMPOSE.xml" for IRONCAD COMPOSE.
• New: [WIN-1905] Add new configuration file "IRONCAD_DRAFT.xml" for IRONCAD COMPOSE.
• New: [WIN-1906] Add new configuration file "IRONCAD_INOVATE.xml" for IRONCAD COMPOSE.
• New: [WIN-1907] Add new configuration file "Plasticity.xml" for NKallen Plasticity.
• New: [WIN-1908] Add new configuration file "3DCoat.xml" for Pilgway 3DCoat.
• New: [WIN-1910] Add new configuration file "3Shape_ShellDesigner.xml" for 3Shape ShellDesigner.
• New: [WIN-1911] Add new configuration file "Straumann_Nova.xml" (and icon) for Straumann Nova.
• New: [WIN-1917] Add new configuration file "Bluebeam_Revu.xml" for Bluebeam Revu.
• New: [WIN-1920] Add new configuration file "Straumann_coDiagnostiX.xml" for Straumann coDiagnostiX.
• New: [WIN-1921] Add new configuration file "TrueMap.xml" for TrueGage TrueMap.
• New: [WIN-1926] Add new configuration file "VMscope_CMPS.xml" for VMscope Cognition Master Professional Suite.
• New: [WIN-1927] Add new configuration file "SmartCAM_Pturn.xml" for SmartCAM Production Turning.
• Change: [WIN-1248] Enable moving camera/light sources in Unity 3D Editor.
• Change: [WIN-1849] Modify the installer check for minimum required system version.
• Change: [WIN-1870] Modify defaults of add-in settings "Draft: Keep Scale Constant", "Check for Collision" and "Sketch / Profile: Disable Rotation (2D)" in Siemens Solid Edge.
• Change: [WIN-1901] Update OpenSSL to v. 3.0.16 in the Navigation Library Proxy server (3DxNLServer).
• Change: [WIN-1932] Change wireless CadMouse firmware notification to update to v. 1.23.
• Fix: [WIN-1836] Restore defaults button appears for environment that does not change and does nothing there in PTC Onshape.
• Fix: [WIN-1851] 3DxNLServer crashes after refreshing web page.
• Fix: [WIN-1861] The navigation does not work after using mate options in Assembly environment in PTC Onshape.
• Fix: [WIN-1864] Auto CoR fails with some models in Maxon Cinema 4D.
• Fix: [WIN-1868] Changing navigation modes while using a camera with a target tag, may break the target in Maxon Cinema 4D.
• Fix: [WIN-1885] Builds crash when 3DxUnity3D is installed in the project (Unity 3D Editor).
• Fix: [WIN-1890] The object is jumping away while navigating in perspective view in PTC Onshape.

Version 10.9.3 (b671; December 20, 2024). Fourth public release of 10.9.

• Updated: 3DxNLServer v. 1.4.7 (r21316; Dec 20, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxNX v. 3.5.9 (r21306; Dec 17, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxSketchUp v. 5.7.1 (b184, c2777cb; Dec 17, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxWinCore v. 17.9.3 (r21309; Dec 19, 2024).
• New: [WIN-1729] Add support for Siemens PLM NX 2412.1700.
• Change: [WIN-1841] Update USGNX.xml. NX - improved new default profile.
• Fix: [WIN-1809] Closing connection to the NIServer causes deadlock.
• Fix: [WIN-1818] Closing connection to the NIServer causes crash.
• Fix: [WIN-1834] CoR isn't changed after using alt + MMB.

Version 10.9.2 (b665; December 6, 2024). Third public release of 10.9.

• Updated: 3DxAnalytics v. 1.0.3 (r21223; Nov 14, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxAutoCAD v. 5.9.0 (r21200; Nov 6, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxMaya v. 6.0.19 (b155, 30554c9; Dec 2, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxSketchUp v. 5.7.0 (b183, 1aedd8b; Nov 19, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxSolidEdge v. 4.0.0 (b17, fb23e0a; Nov 19, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxSolidWorks v. 3.7.0 (r21234; Nov 19, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxStudio v. 7.0.18 (b122, e5a7643; Dec 2, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxWinCore v. 17.9.2 (r21278; Dec 6, 2024).
• New: [WIN-1811] Add support for SOLIDWORKS version 2025
• New: [WIN-1341] Navigation Library solution for Siemens Solid Edge add-in.
• New: [WIN-1738] Add support for Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 (R25.1).
• New: [WIN-1749] Add new configuration file "D5_Render.xml" for D5 Render.
• New: [WIN-1750] Add new configuration file "ApplianceDesigner.xml" for 3Shape Appliance Designer.
• New: [WIN-1758] Add new configuration file "KeyShot.xml" for Luxion KeyShot.
• New: [WIN-1760] Add new configuration file "ALLPLAN.xml" for ALLPLAN.
• New: [WIN-1761] Add new configuration file "AC3D.xml" for Inivis AC3D.
• New: [WIN-1762] Add new configuration file "3DViewStation.xml" for Kisters 3DViewStation.
• New: [WIN-1763] Add new configuration file "EarMouldDesigner.xml" for 3Shape EarMouldDesigner.
• New: [WIN-1765] Add new configuration file "OrthoAnalyzer.xml" for 3Shape OrthoAnalyzer.
• New: [WIN-1766] Add new configuration file "SEBuilder.xml" for Secret Ear Builder.
• New: [WIN-1767] Add new configuration file "SEDesigner.xml" for Secret Ear Designer.
• New: [WIN-1768] Add new configuration file "SEViewer.xml" for Secret Ear Viewer.
• New: [WIN-1785] Add new configuration file "ELAN_Pro_Panel.xml" for EPLAN Pro Panel.
• New: [WIN-1786] Add new configuration file "EPLAN_CStudio.xml" for EPLAN Cable proD Studio.
• New: [WIN-1787] Add new configuration files "EPLAN_HLibrary.xml" and "EPLAN_HStudio.xml" for EPLAN Harness proD Library and EPLAN Harness proD Studio.
• New: [WIN-1819] Add new configuration file "SketchUp_for_Web.xml" for Trimble SketchUp for Web.
• New: [WIN-1779] Application independent button bank UI for Numpad Pro.
• New: [WIN-1780] Application independent button bank UI for all CadMouse models.
• Change: Use "Object" as the default navigation mode and enable "Lock Horizon" in Autodesk Maya (see [WIN-1825]).
• Change: Use "Object" as the default navigation mode and enable "Lock Horizon" in Autodesk 3ds Max (see [WIN-1824]).
• Fix: [WIN-1783] Upper radial menu command has darker background after using it.
• Fix: [WIN-1810] 3DxService.dll doesn't load on PC with Serbian language.

Version 10.9.1 (b650; September 25, 2024). Second public release of 10.9.

• Updated: 3DxProENGINEER v. 2.4.10 (r21054, branches/v2.4; Aug 9, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxSketchUp v. 5.6.1 (b179, dac63f9; Sep 11, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxWinCore v. 17.9.1 (r21132; Sep 25, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxCinema4D v. 1.2.0 (b55, 47fd028; Sep 13, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxMaya v. 6.0.18 (b148, d48c4e9; Sep 16, 2024).
• New: [WIN-1735] Support version 2025 of Maxon Cinema 4D.
• New: [WIN-1718] Add new configuration for Gstarsoft GstarCAD.
• New: [WIN-1723] Add new configuration for Maxon ZBrushCore.
• New: [WIN-1724] Add new configuration for Esri ArcGIS Pro.
• New: [WIN-1725] Add new configuration for Graebert ARES Commander.
• New: [WIN-1745] Add new configuration for 3Shape ScanItLibrary.
• New: [WIN-1746] Add new configuration for 3Shape ModelBuilder.
• New: [WIN-1747] Add new configuration for 3Shape 3D Viewer.
• New: [WIN-1748] Add new configuration for 3Shape DentalDesigner.
• New: [WIN-1703] Add support for "Walk" navigation mode in Autodesk Maya.
• Change: [WIN-1702] Add "Drone" and "Walk" modes to Maya configuration.
• Change: [WIN-1482] Performance issue in big scenes in Autodesk Maya.
• Change: Update driver configurations for Alibre Design, Chief Architect, Enscape, Exocad, Google Earth Pro, HiCAD, KiCad, MicroStation, Navisworks, ProgeCAD and Twinmotion.
• Fix: [WIN-1522] Disappearing text on OSD.
• Fix: [WIN-1734] The CoR visibility option is not checked by default in Trimble Sketchup Desktop.

Version 10.9.0 (r3773; July 25, 2024). First public release of 10.9.

• Updated: 3DxSketchUp v. 5.6.0 (b176, 86b1058; Jul 16, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxViewer10 v. 1.2.0 (b32, 6e00913; Jul 18, 2024).
• Updated: 3DxWinCore v. 17.9.0 (r21038; Jul 25, 2024).
• New: [PMSW-4] Global Mapping for Keyboard Pro.
• New: [WIN-1184] Implemented the CoR icon display in the viewport. The feature is available only for SketchUp version 2023 and newer.
• Change: [WIN-1666] Improve driver configuration for Blender.
• Change: [WIN-1676] Allow "Modifier+PrtSc" shortcut to be entered as a Quick Macro.
• Change: Minimum supported version of SketchUp changed to 2021. Version 2020 and older no longer supported.
• Change: Upgrade Open Cascade Toolkit (OCCT) dependency to v. 7.8.0 in 3DxViewer10 (see note below).
• Fix: [WIN-1664] Driver feature to stop CadMouse "Smart Scroll" can affect applications.
• Fix: [WIN-1691] KBP Print Screen key in Global Settings does not run SnipAndSketch.
• Note: Support for JT file format not included in open-source release of OCCT.