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The SpaceBall detects fingertip pressure and moves the model on the screen in X, Y, and Z translations and rotations.
Translations
Pressing the SpaceBall left moves the model up. Pushing down moves the model down. Pushing forward is like pushing the model away from you. It will unzoom or get smaller. Pulling back on the ball is like pulling the model toward you. It will zoom in or get larger.
Rotations
You can make the model rotate on the screen by applying twisting motions on the SpaceBall. The model will rotate around an axis that corresponds to an axis through the ball around which your twisting motion is applied.
SpaceBall Settings
Pressing a button on the left side of the SpaceBall will display the SpaceBall Settings dialog box.
Controls for SpaceBall
Translation
When checked, the SpaceBall will cause the model to make translations. If not checked, no translations will occur.
Rotation
When checked, the SpaceBall will cause the model to make rotations. If not checked, no rotations will occur.
The Translation box, the Rotation box, or both will remain checked. You cannot leave both unchecked.
Single Axis Filter
This toggles the single axis filter. When this is checked, only the most dominant force applied to the SpaceBall is applied to the object. When this is not checked, all motions applied to the SpaceBall are applied to the object.
Sensitivity
Decrease or increase sensitivity of SpaceBall input.
Restore Defaults
Returns SpaceBall 3D control function to default settings.
Reset View
Resets the view to fit window.
Rezero Device
Set up or cancel hands-off translations and rotations.