3Dconnexion CadMouse Compact Wireless Manual
Driver Version: 3DxWare 10.8.0 and higher
QuickStart Guide
Desktop Setup
Place your CadMouse Compact Wireless on the right side of the keyboard.
Installation
An image shows the 3Dconnexion CadMouse Compact Wireless, a keyboard, and a USB receiver.
Diagram showing four steps for installation: 1. Connecting the USB receiver. 2. Turning on the mouse. 3. Downloading software from www.3dconnexion.com/drivers ?. 4. Product registration.
- Connect: Connect the included 3Dconnexion Universal Receiver to your computer.
- Turn on the CadMouse Compact Wireless: Turn on the power switch located on the bottom of your CadMouse Compact Wireless. Note: Ensure the device is in Universal Receiver mode (LED next to the receiver icon is blue ?).
- Download and install the latest software package: Make sure you have the latest 3Dconnexion software (3DxWare) installed. The latest version can be downloaded at 3dconnexion.com/drivers.
- Register your product: Register your product after the installation to benefit from 3Dconnexion services.
Feature Guide
3Dconnexion CadMouse Compact Wireless
An illustration of the 3Dconnexion CadMouse Compact Wireless, highlighting the Middle Mouse Button, Mouse Wheel, Radial Menu Button, Thumb Buttons, and Status LED.
Middle Mouse Button
The CadMouse Compact Wireless features a dedicated Middle Mouse Button that helps you quickly access important application functions. It instantly recognizes the applications you are using, as well as their environments, and automatically assigns commands to the Button.
Functionality of the Middle Mouse Button in various applications:
- CAD applications: Use the Middle Mouse Button to navigate (pan, zoom, orbit) within your drawings or 3D models.
- Windows: Middle click an application icon on the Windows taskbar to open the application in a new window. To close the application, hover over its icon and then middle-click the appearing thumbnail.
- Internet browsers: Use the Middle Mouse Button to open a link in a new tab. To close a tab, simply click on it with the Middle Mouse Button.
- Other applications: Use the 3Dconnexion Settings to assign your most frequently used commands. For example, assign the Format Painter command in Microsoft Word or the Enter command in Microsoft Excel.
Note: The 3Dconnexion driver (3DxWare) is required to utilize all functions of the CadMouse Compact Wireless.
Thumb Buttons
Your CadMouse Compact Wireless comes with two Thumb Buttons, which help you navigate in CAD and other applications. The CadMouse instantly recognizes the applications and their environments, automatically assigning commands to the Thumb Buttons.
Functionality of the Thumb Buttons:
- CAD applications: Press the Thumb Buttons to zoom in and out of the cursor's position in your drawing or 3D model; fine-tune the zoom level by continuing to keep the corresponding button pressed.
- Text or spreadsheet applications: Use the Thumb Buttons to quickly jump to the beginning or end of a document.
- Internet browsers: Jump forward or backward between web pages with the Thumb Buttons.
- Other applications: Use the 3Dconnexion Settings to assign your most frequently used commands to the Thumb Buttons.
Note: The 3Dconnexion driver (3DxWare) is required to utilize all functions of the CadMouse Compact Wireless.
On-Screen Display (OSD)
The On-Screen Display (OSD) provides a visual reminder of commands assigned to the Middle Mouse Button and Thumb Buttons. After driver installation, the OSD is hidden by default. To enable it, open 3Dconnexion Settings, select the CadMouse Compact Wireless, click on Buttons, and activate the checkbox 'Always show On-Screen Display'. You can drag and drop the OSD to a preferred position, such as the taskbar near the systray. Clicking on the OSD opens the button mapping panel.
Radial Menu Button
Located between the Mouse Wheel and the status LED, the Radial Menu Button opens an application or environment-specific radial menu upon clicking. This provides access to favorite commands with a simple mouse gesture. Refer to the 'Creating Radial Menus' section for instructions.
Visual representation of radial menu options including Open, Screenshot, Options, and Properties.
Diagram showing a radial menu with four numbered sections (1, 2, 3, 4).
Mouse Wheel
The Mouse Wheel allows for precise click-by-click zooming in CAD applications and adjustable smart scrolling speed with inertia for fast skimming of documents or web pages.
The Mouse Wheel provides two scrolling modes:
- High Speed Mode: Flick the mouse wheel once to scroll quickly across multiple pages (approximately 3 pages). Flick again immediately to increase scrolling speed.
- Low Speed Mode: To smoothly scroll and read simultaneously, flick the mouse wheel once, then rotate it (click by click) before scrolling stops.
Move the mouse wheel by one increment in the opposite direction to stop scrolling.
Connect your CadMouse Compact Wireless
The CadMouse Compact Wireless can be connected via the included 3Dconnexion Universal Receiver, the 3Dconnexion Keyboard Pro, Bluetooth® (?), or a USB cable.
Note: Since your CadMouse Compact Wireless is factory paired with the Universal Receiver, disconnect it from your computer before pairing via Bluetooth or the Keyboard Pro.
- Pairing via Bluetooth®: Turn on the device. Press the mode switch button (on the bottom) until the blue light next to the Bluetooth icon is active, then press the Pairing button. Your device should be discovered on your workstation.
- Pairing via the 3Dconnexion Keyboard Pro: Open 3Dconnexion Settings, select the Keyboard Pro, click on 'Paired Devices', press 'Add device', and follow the on-screen instructions.
Icons representing connection methods: 3Dconnexion Universal Receiver, Bluetooth (?), and USB cable.
Diagram illustrating the pairing process for the 3Dconnexion Keyboard Pro, showing device connection status and pairing options.
Charge your CadMouse Compact Wireless
When the status LED turns red (?), the battery has less than 10% power remaining. Connect your CadMouse to a computer's charging port using the included USB cable. While charging, the status LED will pulse green (?), and turn solid green (?) when fully charged.
3Dconnexion Settings
Access the 3Dconnexion Settings panel via 3Dconnexion Home (on your desktop), the icon in your notification area (systray), or the Windows start menu. The active application name, connection mode, and battery level are displayed in the panel.
Screenshot of the 3Dconnexion Viewer software interface, showing the active application (CadMouse Wireless), speed slider, and advanced settings button.
If multiple 3Dconnexion devices are connected, select the desired product to configure by clicking the flyout button at the top left of the panel.
Screenshot of the 3Dconnexion Viewer software, displaying a selection of connected devices including SpaceMouse Enterprise, CadMouse Wireless, and Universal Receiver.
Speed
This slider sets the speed for your CadMouse Compact Wireless cursor globally for all applications.
Advanced Settings
Settings configured in the Advanced Settings panel apply system-wide, not just to specific applications.
Screenshot of the Advanced Settings panel in the 3Dconnexion software, showing options for Mouse Motion (Enable acceleration), Polling Rate (wired mode), Wheel Scrolling Size, and Smart Scrolling.
- Mouse Motion: Enable Acceleration: If the mouse moves slow or fast, the cursor will move even slower or faster across the screen. Note: Recommended setting is disabled.
- Polling Rate (wired mode): Select the frequency at which the CadMouse Compact Wireless communicates with your PC when connected by cable. A higher frequency results in more accurate tracking and smoother cursor movement.
- Mouse Wheel Speed:
- Lines: Select the number of lines scrolled when the mouse wheel is moved 1 increment.
- One page / one screen: Moving the mouse wheel 1 increment scrolls to the next/previous page.
- Smart Scrolling: Adjustable smart scrolling speed with inertia in documents and browsers is ideal for working in many-paged documents, allowing users to find specific pages quickly and easily.
Buttons
The Buttons panel within 3Dconnexion Settings allows you to assign commands, macros, or radial menus to the programmable CadMouse Buttons. Settings are application-specific. The On-Screen Display (OSD) shows current button assignments for the active application. To hide the OSD, uncheck 'Always show On-Screen Display'. You can swap the right mouse button and the middle mouse button by checking 'Swap Middle / Right Mouse Buttons'.
Screenshot of the Buttons panel in the 3Dconnexion software, showing programmable button assignments and options like 'Swap Middle / Right Mouse Buttons' and 'Always show On-Screen Display'.
Note: Some applications feature environment-sensitive key mapping, allowing different key assignments based on the current active environment.
Assigning Quick Macros to buttons
Click on the text in the key field and press the required key or key combination to quickly assign a keystroke or macro to a CadMouse button.
Example of assigning a key combination (CTRL+A) to a button.
When a macro is created, it sends a press and release command. For a press and hold command (e.g., Ctrl or Shift), use the 'Keyboard' command category in the flyout window.
Flyout menu for selecting keyboard commands, including ESC, Shift, Tab, Ctrl, and Delete keys.
Assigning Commands using the flyout window
Clicking the '>' arrow on the right-hand side of the button field opens a flyout window for that CadMouse button. The category of the command is highlighted in bold. The flyout window allows browsing or searching for commands in categories like 3Dconnexion or application commands. Selecting a command assigns it to the CadMouse button.
Flyout window for assigning commands to a mouse button, showing categories like 3Dconnexion, Applications, Keyboard, Macros, Mouse, Radial Menus, and Views.
Creating Macros
Click the '>' arrow on the right-hand side of the key field, expand the 'Macro' category, and click 'New Macro'. This opens the macro editor where you can assign a name and a sequence of keystrokes. Clicking 'Save' assigns the new macro to the button.
Screenshot of the Macro Editor interface, allowing users to name a macro and define a sequence of keystrokes.
Creating Radial Menus
Click the '>' arrow on the right-hand side of the button field, expand the 'Radial Menu' category, and click 'New Radial Menu'. This opens the radial menu editor where you can assign a name and commands to different sections. The new radial menu is automatically assigned to the button.
Screenshot of the Radial Menu Editor, where users can name a radial menu and configure commands for different sections (e.g., 4 Sections, 8 Sections).
3Dconnexion Home
After successfully installing the latest 3Dconnexion driver, 3Dconnexion Home provides access to various 3Dconnexion applications:
- Trainer: Learn how to quickly use the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse.
- Manual: Find manuals for all 3Dconnexion products.
- Settings: Open the settings panel to customize 3Dconnexion devices.
- Viewer: Review 3D models using the 3Dconnexion Viewer.
- Collage: Create high-resolution picture collages with your SpaceMouse.
- Demo: Test and practice skills by assembling an aircraft's landing gear.
- Registration: Register your product to benefit from 3Dconnexion services.
- Videos: Find instructive videos for your 3Dconnexion devices.
Screenshot of the 3Dconnexion Home application, showing access to various tools like Trainer, Manual, Viewer, and a 3D model displayed in the Viewer.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Weight
- Length: 110 mm / 4.3"
- Width: 67 mm / 2.7"
- Height: 38 mm / 1.5"
- Weight: 110 g / 0.24 lb / 3.88 oz
Battery - 3Dconnexion CadMouse Compact Wireless
Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 1,100 mAh.
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft® Windows, macOS. More information ℹ️
Supported Software
Package Contents
- 3Dconnexion CadMouse Compact Wireless
- 3Dconnexion Universal Receiver
- Carry Case
- 3Dconnexion Cable USB-A / USB-Micro (Braided 1.5m)
Certifications and Registrations
CE, FCC, RCM, BSMI, ROHS, WEEE, NCC, MIC, IC. More information ℹ️
Warranty
2-year limited hardware warranty.
Support
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