Mappers;
Try using a trackball. I have used one for nearly 10 years and would never
go back to a mouse. The trackball has numerous advantages.
1. You only have to keep enough desk space clear for the trackball.
2. You can set it up so you can rest your wrist, and in my case my elbow on
the arm of my chair. This is very comfortable considering the amount of time
I spend at my computer.
3. Most trackball software can be customized to navigate large screens
easily. I use a 21" high resolution monitor and have set the acceleration
and speed so I can traverse the entire width of the screen with a simple
flick of my thumb. At slow speeds, the fine resolution is very good.
4. The software also allows me to program the middle button to do special
functions such as double-click with one click, click and hold for dragging,
etc. I use the center button for double clicking with one click.
I have used Logitech trackballs for years and have used the Trackman Marble
since it came out. This is an optically read trackball and hardly ever needs
cleaning. The newest model has a scroll wheel that is also very useful.
Actually, I use two trackballs, one on my desktop and one on my notebook,
both the same model trackball. The one on the notebook works great on
airplane tables since the notebook and mouse will both fit on it together
and it is so much easier to use that the manufacturer's pointing device.
Best regards,
Bruce B. Blais
PCN Professionals, Inc.
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On Behalf Of Vicky Higgins
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 18:06
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: MI HELP!
I have been mapping with MapInfo for 3+ years.
While I use a light grip on my Intellimouse, the
hours-days-weeks-months-years have taken their toll.
I have cause some irreparable nerve damage to my right arm.
Has anyone used, or know of any, alternatives to a mouse?
I have looked at the "Smart Cat" by Cirque, but it appears to still require
some hand-draping over the device.
If there is any help out there, I would greatly appreciate it.
Vicky Higgins
Atlanta
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