nrschmid Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I started using a Trackball with AutoCAD. Yes, after 10 years I am late to the game. I am using an old Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman. I switched over because I was developing finger strain in my ring finger from my last programmable mouse (Microsoft 5000). I have large hands with longer fingers so I need a full size mouse. The Trackman does the job. Are there any types of exercises that I can do to increase my speed and precision using a trackball in my free time? What types of mouse settings do any of you use? Do you prefer not to program a trackball, or do you use a third-party software, Mouse Settings in the Control Panel, or the Mouse Settings in AutoCAD's Main CUI? Finally, I recently purchased an Evoluent Vertical Mouse? What are the pros and cons compared to a trackball and a regular programmable mouse? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDraw Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 IMHO, the configuration and setting up of a mouse is very subjective, especially if you are dealing with any sort of RMS. I have a vertical mouse at work and a trackball at home. Having the two kinds has kept the pain relatively low, even if I have a long intense session on AutoCAD. I'm fairly certain that the only way to get better with either is to use them for what you use them for, IYKWIM. I have my vertical mouse set up so that the MMB is double click and the thumb button is back. The others are standard mouse configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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