Software Release

Version 3.7
Author: 3Dconnexion
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Classification: Public documentation

Document history summary:

Version Author Date Status Comment

1.0 3Dconnexion 6-Mar-09 Final First document version
2.0 3Dconnexion 6-May-09 Final First 3.7 public update
3.0 3Dconnexion 18-Jun-09 Final Third release (second public update)

Content
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................2
1.1 PURPOSE ...........................................................................................................................2
1.2 TARGET AUDIENCE .............................................................................................................2
1.3 RELEASE VERSION .............................................................................................................2
1.4 DOCUMENT HISTORY ..........................................................................................................2
1.5 REFERENCES .....................................................................................................................2
2. RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS....................................................................................................3
2.1 THIRD RELEASE (JUNE 18, 2009) ........................................................................................3
2.2 SECOND RELEASE (MAY 6, 2009) ........................................................................................3
2.3 FIRST RELEASE (MARCH 6, 2009)........................................................................................3
3. WINDOWS SOFTWARE (3DXSOFTWARE) .....................................................................4
3.1 DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................4
3.2 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS......................................................................................4
3.3 SUPPORTED 3DCONNEXION DEVICES ..................................................................................4
3.4 CHANGES TO 3DXSOFTWARE ..............................................................................................4
4. MAC SOFTWARE (3DXMACWARE) ................................................................................7
5. UNIX/LINUX SOFTWARE (3DXWAREUNIX)....................................................................8
5.1 DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................8
5.2 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS......................................................................................8
5.3 SUPPORTED 3DCONNEXION DEVICES ..................................................................................8
5.4 3DXW AREUNIX PACKAGES FILE NAMES .............................................................................8

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

1.2 Target Audience

The target audience of this document is the general public using 3Dconnexion 3D mice.

1.3 Release Version

Release 3.7

1.4 Document History

Version 3.0
• Third release (second public update of release version 3.7);
• Update Windows software only.

Version 2.0
• First public update of release version 3.7.
• Updates to the Windows and Linux software.

Version 1.0
• First document version: includes information on new release of 3DxSoftware (Windows)
and 3DxWareUNIX (UNIX/Linux).

1.5 References
None.

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

2.1 Third release (June 18, 2009)

• Windows: new artwork for the “rotation”, “dominant” and “pan zoom” icons in the
“Function Keys” applet (SpacePilot PRO only);
• Windows: correction of a long standing issue (ref# 4704) in the SolidWorks add-in
button mapping feature. The methods to retrieve and activate application commands
have been completely rewritten. The following are the most significant consequences of
these changes:
o Most of the command names and categories listed on the add-in’s Button
Mapping panel have changed. The new command naming and category
structure is a better but not exact match of the application menu;
o Not all previously available commands are now listed on the Button Mapping
panel. Conversely, previously unavailable commands can now be mapped to
any programmable device button;
o Upgrading over an installation of 3DxSoftware v. 3.7.12 or earlier will cause the
SolidWorks add-in button settings to be reset to default. A warning is displayed
when upgrading if SolidWorks is installed on the system.
• Windows: stability improvements to the plug-ins for Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk
Inventor, and Siemens PLM NX (NX4 only).

2.2 Second release (May 6, 2009)

• Windows: support Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD 2010 -based applications;
• Windows: support Autodesk 3ds Max 2010;
• Windows (SpacePilot PRO only): new “Picture Viewer” applet;
• Windows: stability improvements to the plug-ins of Autodesk AutoCAD, Siemens PLM
Solid Edge;
• Linux: stability improvements to Linux driver software (3DxWareUNIX);
• Note: first public update (web download).

2.3 First release (March 6, 2009)

• Windows and UNIX/Linux: new product support for SpacePilot PRO;
• Windows: support for Adobe Photoshop CS4 x64 Edition (in addition to the already
available 32-bit application edition);
• Windows: stability improvements in driver and plug-in software;
• Note: release available as CD-ROM only.

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3. Windows Software (3DxSoftware)
3.1 Description
The 3DxSoftware package includes most of the 3Dconnexion Windows software available from
3Dconnexion. Three “editions” of the software and respective installation packages are available
for redistribution:
• 3DxSoftware: includes all x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) Windows driver and plug-in
software for all currently supported 3D mice (see 3.3) except SpaceNavigator PE
(Personal Edition) and SpacePilot PRO. This package installs the “3DxSoftware
Standard Edition”;
• 3DxSoftwarePE: includes all x86 and x64 Windows driver and plug-in software for the
"Personal Edition" (PE) of the SpaceNavigator. This package installs the “3DxSoftware
Personal Edition”;
• 3DxSoftwareSPP: includes all x86 and x64 Windows driver (3D mouse and LCD
module) and plug-in software for SpacePilot PRO. This package installs the
“3DxSoftware SpacePilot PRO Edition”.

3.2 Supported Operating Systems

Supported Windows operating systems:
• Windows 2000 (SP4)
Note: SpacePilot PRO software does not support Windows 2000.
• Windows XP Professional (RTM, SP1, SP2, SP3)
Note: SpacePilot PRO software supports Windows XP SP2 and higher.
• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (RTM, SP2, SP3)
• Windows Vista (RTM and SP1, all x86 and x64 editions)
Note: MSI v. 3.0 or higher is required to be installed Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Professional (x86 / 32-bit) RTM and SP1.

3.3 Supported 3Dconnexion Devices

• SpaceMouse Plus/Plus XT (USB only)
• SpaceBall 5000 (USB only)
• SpaceTraveler
• SpacePilot
• SpaceExplorer (USB only)
• SpaceNavigator
• SpaceNavigator for Notebooks
• SpacePilot PRO
Note: serial devices are not supported since 3DxSoftware v. 3.0.

3.4 Changes to 3DxSoftware

Below is a breakdown of the changes implemented in this 3DxSoftware version. These changes
are listed under the individual components that make up the 3DxSoftware 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 install 3DxSoftware in order to install the
hardware driver (3DxWare).

3.4.1 Table of Included Products

The following table lists all included products in 3DxSoftware and respective version and
release date information.

3DxSoftware 3.7.16 16 Jun 2009

3DxAdobe3D 1.0.6 (r495) 12 Oct 2007
3DxAutoCAD2007 4.4.1 30 Mar 2009
3DxAutoCAD2008 4.4.1 30 Mar 2009

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 3DxAutoCAD2008 (x64) 4.4.1 30 Mar 2009
3DxAutoCAD2009 4.4.1 30 Mar 2009
3DxAutoCAD2009 (x64) 4.4.1 30 Mar 2009
3DxAutoCAD2010 4.4.1 30 Mar 2009
3DxAutoCAD2010 (x64) 4.4.1 30 Mar 2009
3DxInventor 1.5.2 17 Mar 2009
3DxInventor (x64) 1.5.2 17 Mar 2009
3DxLcdApplets (SPP only) 1.1.3 8 Jun 2009
3DxLcdApplets (x64; SPP only) 1.1.3 8 Jun 2009
3DxMaya6 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya65 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya7 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya8 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya8 (x64) 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya85 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya85 (x64) 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya2008 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya2008 (x64) 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya2009 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxMaya2009 (x64) 3.7.1 16 Feb 2009
3DxNX3 2.5.2 9 Jun 2009
3DxNX4 2.5.2 9 Jun 2009
3DxNX4 (x64) 2.5.1 24 Feb 2009
3DxNX5 2.5.1 24 Feb 2009
3DxNX5 (x64) 2.5.1 24 Feb 2009
3DxNX6 2.5.1 24 Feb 2009
3DxNX6 (x64) 2.5.1 24 Feb 2009
3DxPhotoshopCS2 1.2.8 8 May 2007
3DxPhotoshopCS3 2.0.6 4 Jun 2008
3DxPhotoshopCS4 2.0.9 29 Oct 2008
3DxPhotoshopCS4 (x64) 2.1.0 5 Feb 2009
3DxProENGINEER 1.5.1 20 Feb 2009
3DxProENGINEER (x64) 1.5.1 20 Feb 2009
3DxProENGINEERWF4 1.5.1 20 Feb 2009
3DxProENGINEERWF4 (x64) 1.5.1 20 Feb 2009
3DxQuickTime 1.1.10 30 May 2007
3DxSI 2.4.0 9 Feb 2009
3DxSI (x64) 2.4.0 9 Feb 2009
3DxSketchUp 2.1.0 29 Jan 2009
3DxSolidEdge 2.14.4 13 Apr 2009
3DxSolidEdge (x64) 2.14.4 13 Apr 2009
3DxSolidWorks 2.12.0 26 Jan 2009
3DxSolidWorks (x64) 2.12.0 26 Jan 2009
3DxStudio6 4.7.1 23 Feb 2009
3DxStudio9 4.8.1 25 May 2009
3DxStudio9 (x64) 4.8.1 25 May 2009
3DxStudio2008 4.8.1 25 May 2009
3DxStudio2008 (x64) 4.8.1 25 May 2009
3DxStudio2009 4.8.1 25 May 2009
3DxStudio2009 (x64) 4.8.1 25 May 2009
3DxStudio2010 4.8.1 25 May 2009
3DxStudio2010 (x64) 4.8.1 25 May 2009
3DxViewer 1.2.14 14 Jan 2007
3DxViewer (x64) 1.2.14 14 Jan 2007
3DxWare 6.7.11 23 Apr 2009
3DxWare (x64) 6.7.11 23 Apr 2009
LADP (SPP only) 3.02.173 4 May 2009
LADP (x64; SPP only) 3.02.173 4 May 2009

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In italic: changed product packages since previous public v. 3.7 release.

3.4.2 Changes to 3DxSoftware since v. 3.6.11:

• The following products were added (new): 3DxPhotoshopoCS4 (x64), 3DxAutoCAD2010
(x86 and x64), 3DxStudio2010 (x86 and x64) and Logitech LCD Manager (LADP) (x86 and
x64).
• The following products were removed: none.
• The following products were changed (updated): 3DxAutoCAD (all), 3DxInventor (x86),
3DxMaya (all), 3DxNX (all), 3DxPhotoshop (CS4 x64), 3DxProENGINEER (all),
3DxSketchUp, 3DxSolidEdge (x86 and x64), 3DxSolidWorks (x86 and x64), 3DxSI (x86 and
x64), 3DxStudio (all) and 3DxWare (x86 and x64).

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4. Mac Software (3DxMacWare)
The 3Dconnexion software for Mac OS X (3DxMacWare) has not been updated in release 3.7.
Latest available version remains at 1.5.6 (included in release 3.6).

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5. UNIX/Linux Software (3DxWareUNIX)
5.1 Description
3DxWareUNIX is the driver software (user-mode application) for UNIX and Linux operating
systems. Five redistributable packages are available for redistribution and each includes the
driver executable and an installation script.

5.2 Supported Operating Systems

• AIX 5.2 ML04 (and higher);
• HP-UX 11 (and higher);
• Linux: Red Hat EL WS 4 and SuSE 9.3; kernel v. 2.6.8 and higher;
• Solaris 8 (patch required); Solaris 9/04 and higher;
• Solaris 10 x86/x64.
Note: Linux kernel v. 2.4, Red Hat EL WS 3 support is no longer available in 3DxWareUNIX v.
1.4.

5.3 Supported 3Dconnexion Devices

• SpaceMouse Plus/Plus XT (serial and USB)
• SpaceBall 5000 (serial and USB)
• SpaceTraveler
• SpacePilot
• SpaceExplorer (serial and USB)
• SpaceNavigator
• SpaceNavigator for Notebooks
• SpacePilot PRO

5.4 3DxWareUNIX Packages File Names

3DxWareUNIX is distributed as compressed (gzip) TAR files with the following file name format:
3Dxware-<OS>_vX-Y-Z.tar.gz, where "<OS>" is the operating system and "X-Y-Z" is the
version number. As an example, the HP-UX file for release version 1.2.7 had the file name
"3dxware-hpux-v1-2-7.tar.gz."

5.4.1 Current version

Current version of 3DxWareUNIX: 1.4.0 (UNIX), 1.4.1 (Linux).

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