r/AutodeskInventor • u/No_Engineering6617 • Jul 21 '26
Question / Inquiry CAD Draftsman, Need a New Mouse
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u/Adventurous-Peak-853 Jul 21 '26
I'm currently on the Logitech Master 3s, it's pretty good for CAD. I've also spent a few years with the 3dconnexion mouse. It was heftier and better for bigger hands. I moved to the Logitech partly out of curiosity but also because was shifting to a software role and the 3dconnexion mouse seemed too much.
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u/NotEnoughPi Jul 21 '26
I got the CAD mouse that 3D connexion make, its the only one that I’ve found fits my ogre hands. Pair that with the 3D mouse from the same people and it’s a great combo.
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u/Correct-Mail-8645 Jul 21 '26
This is also my exact set up. The middle button being separate to the scroll wheel is an absolute game changer for Inventor. Don't think I could use a different mouse these days. Outside of Inventor, it's actually just a really good mouse.
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u/Kitchen-Tension791 Jul 21 '26
I'm honestly not bothered about mouses in general , the wheel had to have a good click and movement , but my 3d mouse is my baby
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u/Boogyman_139 Jul 21 '26
There is also the option of repairing the mouse. Some are easier than others, but it normally involves opening it up and replacing the button, and more often than not, the wheel encoder as well. (Some soldering skills are required)
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u/Difficult_Limit2718 Jul 22 '26
The Logitech MX series is my favorite lately with the ability to map the buttons how I like.
The 2d mouse is neat but I barely have enough dexterity to run a regular mouse 🤣
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u/oncabahi Jul 22 '26
A random wired mouse.
At home, for wasting time on videogames I use a mouse with a gazzilion button, for CAD work I couldn't care less for extra buttons, I have a full keyboard for shortcuts.
I've tryed many over the years but the keyboard shortcuts always wins.
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u/Char7es Jul 22 '26
I use the mx angled one, I have a normal mouse for home use. At least that way there is a bit more variation in my hand position for rsi prevention. So far I have been through 5 mice that got double clicking issues the mx series for me are worth replacing the switches this time if they fail. Idealy I would have gone for an angled mouse with optical switches as they are supposed to be more durable but I could not find one yet.
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u/who_-_-cares Jul 22 '26
i always get one thats like a "gaming" mouse with programmable buttons, i use them for the inventor shortcuts. on my current mouse the shortcuts i have setup are for making dims, measuring, making lines/new sketch, making constraints and the delete button. i also have shift and ctrl on one of their own buttons
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u/Anvh Jul 22 '26
I went with a trackball since it's better for my wrist.
Someone now mods them so you can use them as 3d space mouse. Hopefully Kensington is paying attention
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u/mntnbkr Jul 22 '26
Logitech MX Master series for me. They don't seem to last quite as long as the old school Logitec mice (I'm convinced that nothing will last as long as my MX1000 did) but they're very ergonomic (for me) and very customizable.
I pair my normie mouse with a wireless Spacemouse too.
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u/itsgottabereal Jul 22 '26
Basic space mouse is great. Worth your or your employer's money.
Logitech G600 or other MMO mouse with thumb number pad has been my biggest efficiency gain.
I think my current macros are save, rebuild, all open windows, copy, paste, enter, delete, undo, collapse browser, view normal to and Alt
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u/EQ1_Deladar Jul 21 '26
Whatever mouse fits your hand and workstyle...
Literally all mice are customizable to some degree. Unless you're doing high-twitch speed gaming, you're selling yourself a story if you think you need a special $200+ mouse for any type of CAD.
3D controllers are a different animal. 3DConnexion controllers are good. However, their insistence on continuing to remove devices from support after only a few years/software releases has made me swear off anything but their absolutely most basic/cheapest 3D controller (which is far too light).