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* Install the drivers and [http://www.3dconnexion.com/docs/QSG_English.pdf calibrate]. In Second Life, make sure to do this: | * Install the drivers and [http://www.3dconnexion.com/docs/QSG_English.pdf calibrate]. In Second Life, make sure to do this: | ||
** Go to Edit menu > Preferences > Input & Camera tab. | ** Go to Edit menu > Preferences > Input & Camera tab. | ||
** Click "Joystick Setup" and click "Enable Joystick" in the upper-left. If it's grayed-out, make sure your SN is connected properly | ** Click "Joystick Setup" and click "Enable Joystick" in the upper-left. If it's grayed-out, make sure your SN is connected properly. | ||
* Confirm Preferences and click OK. | |||
** '''Avatar mode''' - Move the SpaceNavigator cap. You should see your avatar move around. | |||
** '''Flycam mode''' - Press the left SN button (you'll see "Flycam" in tiny white text appear in the lower-right), and move the SN to control your camera. | |||
** '''Build mode''' - Rez an object, and while it's selected, twist the SN. You should see the object spin. | |||
* [[Video_Tutorials#SPACENAVIGATOR|Watch video tutorials]] to learn more (these were filmed in an earlier version of Second Life, so some details have changed since then): | * [[Video_Tutorials#SPACENAVIGATOR|Watch video tutorials]] to learn more (these were filmed in an earlier version of Second Life, so some details have changed since then): | ||
Revision as of 07:24, 26 July 2008
What is it?
The 3DConnexion SpaceNavigator is a 3D mouse with 6 degrees of freedom which can be used in conjunction with Second Life's Flycam mode. It's officially supported from version 1.20 and up.
How do I make it work?
- Install the drivers and calibrate. In Second Life, make sure to do this:
- Go to Edit menu > Preferences > Input & Camera tab.
- Click "Joystick Setup" and click "Enable Joystick" in the upper-left. If it's grayed-out, make sure your SN is connected properly.
- Confirm Preferences and click OK.
- Avatar mode - Move the SpaceNavigator cap. You should see your avatar move around.
- Flycam mode - Press the left SN button (you'll see "Flycam" in tiny white text appear in the lower-right), and move the SN to control your camera.
- Build mode - Rez an object, and while it's selected, twist the SN. You should see the object spin.
- Watch video tutorials to learn more (these were filmed in an earlier version of Second Life, so some details have changed since then):
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Related resources
- Consult the official documentation (obvious yet true).
- Join an inworld group like "3DConnexion Space Cadets" to chat with other SN fans.
- You can also ask on our forums and see existing matches for "SpaceNavigator".
- Interested in the more technical aspects? Join SLDev and ask there.
Bugs
- Experiencing a bug? See if it's already been reported or fixed @ VWR-6363.
- SpaceNavigator doesn't work with the Linux viewer. See VWR-5297 and this 3DConnexion forum post.