3Dconnexion Updates Driver for SketchUp
 FREMONT,
CA, August 31, 2010 - 3Dconnexion’s latest driver update brings intelligent 3D
navigation and a streamlined 3D mouse user interface to Google SketchUp. These
new enhancements give the SketchUp community increased control of their designs
and their workspace, whether redecorating a living room, designing a new piece
of furniture or modeling a city for Google Earth.
New 3D Mice Enhancements Help
Google SketchUp Users Build Smarter and Faster
3Dconnexion’s new intelligent 3D navigation feature automatically follows the
point of interest to continuously determine the optimal center of rotation when
controlling spin, tilt, and roll motions. The latest driver update also
streamlines the 3D mouse user interface with a pop-up menu to centralize all 3D
mouse related options. In addition, new “helicopter” mode provide a more
consistent navigation experience with Google Earth.
New benefits include:
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Auto Center of Rotation: Sets the center of
rotation to a point on the model that is nearest to the display screen
center, which is helpful at higher zoom levels, or designers can pick a new
center of rotation point on the 3D model to suit their individual design
task
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Centralized Pop-up Menu: Accessed via the Menu
or Panel button on the 3D mouse, the pop-up menu groups functions and hides
unnecessary details, minimizing screen clutter for a clearer view of the
SketchUp design space
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Helicopter Mode: Similar to navigation in
Google Earth, this allows users to fly-through simple floor plans or entire
city blocks with unmatched ease – tilting the camera up/down or left/right
allows users to examine details while moving around a design
In addition to the navigation and control benefits inherent in 3Dconnexion 3D
mice, these new enhancements are currently available for Windows, and will be
available for Mac in September, via a
free software update.
This update is available for the entire 3Dconnexion product line, including the
Professional Series with the SpacePilot PRO (MSRP $399) and SpaceExplorer (MSRP
$299), and the Standard Series with the SpaceNavigator (MSRP $99) and
SpaceNavigator for Notebooks (MSRP $129).
About 3Dconnexion, A Logitech Company
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq:
LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization.
3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by
offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with
computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide
variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists
worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. with European
headquarters in Munich, Germany and offices worldwide.
For more information, visit
www.3Dconnexion.com.
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