transparency and ambient occlusion
Hi All, I have a number of grids with a transparent texture on, like rough edged paper stacked up. But the ambient occlusion which is on the camera is picking up the edge of the geometry not the textured edge. I'm sure there's a way to sort this but can't figure. Thanks Chris
Re: transparency and ambient occlusion
I think BA_raylength from the essentialpack should do this: http://www.binaryalchemy.de/index_dev.htm cheers, Thomas Chris Marshall chrismarshal...@gmail.com hat am 30. September 2014 um 11:40 geschrieben: Hi All, I have a number of grids with a transparent texture on, like rough edged paper stacked up. But the ambient occlusion which is on the camera is picking up the edge of the geometry not the textured edge. I'm sure there's a way to sort this but can't figure. Thanks Chris
Re: transparency and ambient occlusion
Thanks, I think I knew that one already! Doh! It's not quite doing what I want though so I'm just going to not have any AO after all. Thanks anyway. On 30 September 2014 10:55, Thomas Volkmann li...@thomasvolkmann.com wrote: I think BA_raylength from the essentialpack should do this: http://www.binaryalchemy.de/index_dev.htm cheers, Thomas Chris Marshall chrismarshal...@gmail.com hat am 30. September 2014 um 11:40 geschrieben: Hi All, I have a number of grids with a transparent texture on, like rough edged paper stacked up. But the ambient occlusion which is on the camera is picking up the edge of the geometry not the textured edge. I'm sure there's a way to sort this but can't figure. Thanks Chris -- Chris Marshall Mint Motion Limited 029 20 37 27 57 07730 533 115 www.mintmotion.co.uk
Mouse
Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin
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Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin
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Wacom, it's so much nicer than using a mouse. I was resistant at first (years ago), but the ability to jump across screen without dragging an object is a big part of the appeal I think. Simon Reeves London, UK *si...@simonreeves.com si...@simonreeves.com* *www.simonreeves.com http://www.simonreeves.com* *www.analogstudio.co.uk http://www.analogstudio.co.uk* On 30 September 2014 11:38, Mirko Jankovic mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin
Re: transparency and ambient occlusion
I have a work around. I create a switch in all my shaders that have alpha, put an ao node in, plug in the alpha to its opacity. Then in a new partition I set an override to switch the switch, and change the settings of the nested ao globally or partition wide. Essentially you are storing the ao shader with opacity alpha within the shader then activating it via override. Hope it helps! I have tried it on redshift, Arnold and mental ray. --- Original Message --- From: Chris Marshall chrismarshal...@gmail.com Sent: September 30, 2014 5:15 AM To: Thomas Volkmann li...@thomasvolkmann.com, softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: transparency and ambient occlusion Thanks, I think I knew that one already! Doh! It's not quite doing what I want though so I'm just going to not have any AO after all. Thanks anyway. On 30 September 2014 10:55, Thomas Volkmann li...@thomasvolkmann.com wrote: I think BA_raylength from the essentialpack should do this: http://www.binaryalchemy.de/index_dev.htm cheers, Thomas Chris Marshall chrismarshal...@gmail.com hat am 30. September 2014 um 11:40 geschrieben: Hi All, I have a number of grids with a transparent texture on, like rough edged paper stacked up. But the ambient occlusion which is on the camera is picking up the edge of the geometry not the textured edge. I'm sure there's a way to sort this but can't figure. Thanks Chris -- Chris Marshall Mint Motion Limited 029 20 37 27 57 07730 533 115 www.mintmotion.co.uk
Re: Mouse
I´m using a Wacom Tablet since 10 years+. Nice side effect: you avoid some problems with your tendon http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=tendonsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on sheath http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=sheathsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on (is that right used?) when working too much. So it seems to be a little bit more ergonomic. I also tried a Space Pilot. But this is getting dusty. Didn´t make sense to me. Sometimes customers say wow, that´s it... Stephan Wacom, it's so much nicer than using a mouse. I was resistant at first (years ago), but the ability to jump across screen without dragging an object is a big part of the appeal I think. Simon Reeves London, UK /si...@simonreeves.com mailto:si...@simonreeves.com/ /www.simonreeves.com http://www.simonreeves.com/ /www.analogstudio.co.uk http://www.analogstudio.co.uk// / On 30 September 2014 11:38, Mirko Jankovic mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com mailto:mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com mailto:furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin
Re: Mouse
I have wacom and have used it years, but it`s definelty not that great for the back in long term. I feel that you have to keep your hand in more of a floating position than with a mouse. I use http://qpad.com/products/mice/5K/ and I like it a lot, but these things are always matter of taste. On 30 September 2014 13:45, Simon Reeves si...@simonreeves.com wrote: Wacom, it's so much nicer than using a mouse. I was resistant at first (years ago), but the ability to jump across screen without dragging an object is a big part of the appeal I think. Simon Reeves London, UK *si...@simonreeves.com si...@simonreeves.com* *www.simonreeves.com http://www.simonreeves.com* *www.analogstudio.co.uk http://www.analogstudio.co.uk* On 30 September 2014 11:38, Mirko Jankovic mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- -- Juhani Karlsson 3D Artist/TD Talvi Digital Oy Pursimiehenkatu 29-31 b 2krs. 00150 Helsinki +358 443443088 juhani.karls...@talvi.fi www.vimeo.com/talvi
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Wacom for general use + microsoft sculpt ergonomic mouse when a lot of typing is needed (Coding) Miquel Campos www.miquelTD.com On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Stephan Haitz sha...@3d-agenten.de wrote: I´m using a Wacom Tablet since 10 years+. Nice side effect: you avoid some problems with your tendon http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=tendonsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on sheath http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=sheathsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on (is that right used?) when working too much. So it seems to be a little bit more ergonomic. I also tried a Space Pilot. But this is getting dusty. Didn´t make sense to me. Sometimes customers say wow, that´s it... Stephan Wacom, it's so much nicer than using a mouse. I was resistant at first (years ago), but the ability to jump across screen without dragging an object is a big part of the appeal I think. Simon Reeves London, UK *si...@simonreeves.com si...@simonreeves.com* *www.simonreeves.com http://www.simonreeves.com* *www.analogstudio.co.uk http://www.analogstudio.co.uk* On 30 September 2014 11:38, Mirko Jankovic mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin
Re: Mouse
Logitech G602 Wireless. Best mouse I had in a while. From: Miquel Campos miquel.cam...@gmail.commailto:miquel.cam...@gmail.com Reply-To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.commailto:softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.commailto:softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Date: Tuesday 30 September 2014 at 2:04 PM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.commailto:softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.commailto:softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Mouse Wacom for general use + microsoft sculpt ergonomic mouse when a lot of typing is needed (Coding) Miquel Campos www.miquelTD.comhttp://www.miquelTD.com On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Stephan Haitz sha...@3d-agenten.demailto:sha...@3d-agenten.de wrote: I´m using a Wacom Tablet since 10 years+. Nice side effect: you avoid some problems with your tendonhttp://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=tendonsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on sheathhttp://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=sheathsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on (is that right used?) when working too much. So it seems to be a little bit more ergonomic. I also tried a Space Pilot. But this is getting dusty. Didn´t make sense to me. Sometimes customers say wow, that´s it... Stephan Wacom, it's so much nicer than using a mouse. I was resistant at first (years ago), but the ability to jump across screen without dragging an object is a big part of the appeal I think. Simon Reeves London, UK si...@simonreeves.commailto:si...@simonreeves.com www.simonreeves.comhttp://www.simonreeves.com www.analogstudio.co.ukhttp://www.analogstudio.co.uk On 30 September 2014 11:38, Mirko Jankovic mirkoj.anima...@gmail.commailto:mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.commailto:furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin table width=100% border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style=width:100%; tr td align=left style=text-align:justify;font face=arial,sans-serif size=1 color=#99span style=font-size:11px;This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is confidential. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and destroy the original message. You may not copy or disseminate this communication without the permission of the University. Only authorised signatories are competent to enter into agreements on behalf of the University and recipients are thus advised that the content of this message may not be legally binding on the University and may contain the personal views and opinions of the author, which are not necessarily the views and opinions of The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All agreements between the University and outsiders are subject to South African Law unless the University agrees in writing to the contrary. /span/font/td /tr /table
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3m ergonomic mouse. Never had any rsi when using this, over 10 years now , cannot use a normal mouse anymore On 30 Sep 2014 13:07, Angus Davidson angus.david...@wits.ac.za wrote: Logitech G602 Wireless. Best mouse I had in a while. From: Miquel Campos miquel.cam...@gmail.com Reply-To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Date: Tuesday 30 September 2014 at 2:04 PM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Mouse Wacom for general use + microsoft sculpt ergonomic mouse when a lot of typing is needed (Coding) Miquel Campos www.miquelTD.com On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Stephan Haitz sha...@3d-agenten.de wrote: I´m using a Wacom Tablet since 10 years+. Nice side effect: you avoid some problems with your tendon http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=tendonsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on sheath http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=sheathsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on (is that right used?) when working too much. So it seems to be a little bit more ergonomic. I also tried a Space Pilot. But this is getting dusty. Didn´t make sense to me. Sometimes customers say wow, that´s it... Stephan Wacom, it's so much nicer than using a mouse. I was resistant at first (years ago), but the ability to jump across screen without dragging an object is a big part of the appeal I think. Simon Reeves London, UK *si...@simonreeves.com si...@simonreeves.com* *www.simonreeves.com http://www.simonreeves.com* *www.analogstudio.co.uk http://www.analogstudio.co.uk* On 30 September 2014 11:38, Mirko Jankovic mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is confidential. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and destroy the original message. You may not copy or disseminate this communication without the permission of the University. Only authorised signatories are competent to enter into agreements on behalf of the University and recipients are thus advised that the content of this message may not be legally binding on the University and may contain the personal views and opinions of the author, which are not necessarily the views and opinions of The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All agreements between the University and outsiders are subject to South African Law unless the University agrees in writing to the contrary.
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Thanks for your answers ! I didn't know so may people used a tablet ! 90% of the designers around me use mouse. I also use a tablet (intuos 4) for modeling, painting, and even animate 80~90% of the time, but for that 20~10% and for some other things like data management, coding, excel, etc. I do need a mouse. I googled 3m ergonomic mouse. Wow! That looks like a joystick! I guess it lowers the stress in your wrist but can you have precision with something like that? like shooting headshots precision? I'll have to dig a little more because I'm still not sure how it works. btw I also have a Microsoft wireless (can't remember the model) but it came with my natural wireless keyboard and is a little ergonomic (diagonal grip) and it feels awkward, like grabbing a baseball, and drawing with the left side of your palm. Gaming would be out of the question with this one, not that I'll game with it, I'm just talking about precision. I don't think we have QPad products locally :( The Logitech G602 seems cool, like an old Logitech gaming mouse with a rubber wheel ! I'll check out in my local store. Miquel, the Microsoft sculpt ergonomic mouse doesn't look bad, but the keyboard looks pretty nice. I may change my old and giant MS Natural Keyboard. btw, I can't code in normal keyboards and without wrist pads anymore. Thanks! Martin On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 9:14 PM, Rob Chapman tekano@gmail.com wrote: 3m ergonomic mouse. Never had any rsi when using this, over 10 years now , cannot use a normal mouse anymore On 30 Sep 2014 13:07, Angus Davidson angus.david...@wits.ac.za wrote: Logitech G602 Wireless. Best mouse I had in a while. From: Miquel Campos miquel.cam...@gmail.com Reply-To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Date: Tuesday 30 September 2014 at 2:04 PM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Mouse Wacom for general use + microsoft sculpt ergonomic mouse when a lot of typing is needed (Coding) Miquel Campos www.miquelTD.com On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Stephan Haitz sha...@3d-agenten.de wrote: I´m using a Wacom Tablet since 10 years+. Nice side effect: you avoid some problems with your tendon http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=tendonsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on sheath http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=sheathsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on (is that right used?) when working too much. So it seems to be a little bit more ergonomic. I also tried a Space Pilot. But this is getting dusty. Didn´t make sense to me. Sometimes customers say wow, that´s it... Stephan Wacom, it's so much nicer than using a mouse. I was resistant at first (years ago), but the ability to jump across screen without dragging an object is a big part of the appeal I think. Simon Reeves London, UK *si...@simonreeves.com si...@simonreeves.com* *www.simonreeves.com http://www.simonreeves.com* *www.analogstudio.co.uk http://www.analogstudio.co.uk* On 30 September 2014 11:38, Mirko Jankovic mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin
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yes headshots are easy - it moves like a normal mouse and does not bend like a normal joystick, there is a lot of precision, its just your whole hand is moving in a monkey grip position rather than being contorted and twisted around the wrist causing overlapping nerves in the hands when over-using mouse buttons. we are descended from primates after all and this just makes so much sense. thumb is a rocker left right button and 2 fingers are middle mouse button on the grip I swear by it for games also. level 30 Hawken years ago. :) On 30 September 2014 14:40, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for your answers ! I didn't know so may people used a tablet ! 90% of the designers around me use mouse. I also use a tablet (intuos 4) for modeling, painting, and even animate 80~90% of the time, but for that 20~10% and for some other things like data management, coding, excel, etc. I do need a mouse. I googled 3m ergonomic mouse. Wow! That looks like a joystick! I guess it lowers the stress in your wrist but can you have precision with something like that? like shooting headshots precision? I'll have to dig a little more because I'm still not sure how it works. btw I also have a Microsoft wireless (can't remember the model) but it came with my natural wireless keyboard and is a little ergonomic (diagonal grip) and it feels awkward, like grabbing a baseball, and drawing with the left side of your palm. Gaming would be out of the question with this one, not that I'll game with it, I'm just talking about precision. I don't think we have QPad products locally :( The Logitech G602 seems cool, like an old Logitech gaming mouse with a rubber wheel ! I'll check out in my local store. Miquel, the Microsoft sculpt ergonomic mouse doesn't look bad, but the keyboard looks pretty nice. I may change my old and giant MS Natural Keyboard. btw, I can't code in normal keyboards and without wrist pads anymore. Thanks! Martin On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 9:14 PM, Rob Chapman tekano@gmail.com wrote: 3m ergonomic mouse. Never had any rsi when using this, over 10 years now , cannot use a normal mouse anymore On 30 Sep 2014 13:07, Angus Davidson angus.david...@wits.ac.za wrote: Logitech G602 Wireless. Best mouse I had in a while. From: Miquel Campos miquel.cam...@gmail.com Reply-To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Date: Tuesday 30 September 2014 at 2:04 PM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Mouse Wacom for general use + microsoft sculpt ergonomic mouse when a lot of typing is needed (Coding) Miquel Campos www.miquelTD.com On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Stephan Haitz sha...@3d-agenten.de wrote: I´m using a Wacom Tablet since 10 years+. Nice side effect: you avoid some problems with your tendon http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=tendonsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on sheath http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=sheathsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on (is that right used?) when working too much. So it seems to be a little bit more ergonomic. I also tried a Space Pilot. But this is getting dusty. Didn´t make sense to me. Sometimes customers say wow, that´s it... Stephan Wacom, it's so much nicer than using a mouse. I was resistant at first (years ago), but the ability to jump across screen without dragging an object is a big part of the appeal I think. Simon Reeves London, UK *si...@simonreeves.com si...@simonreeves.com* *www.simonreeves.com http://www.simonreeves.com* *www.analogstudio.co.uk http://www.analogstudio.co.uk* On 30 September 2014 11:38, Mirko Jankovic mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and
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Microsoft trackball explorer...this mouse was so good for 3d. The first one I had I wore out the metal balls that the mouse ball spins on,, but found on eBay there is someone who refurbished them with ceramic balls.. Been using for the last five years now. It seems like all the trackballs I could find at the time were thumb based... But I've found that I hAve so much control with Microsoft trackball because it is the first two fingers that is moving , I like it so much I will probably buy another just in case this one dies.. Lol. Since for whatever reason they are discontinued
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Regarding keyboard I have this one. http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/itemdetails/0B47190/460/60AC6A0372B14F5BA7B12F1FF88E33C7 I like compact ones, because you can put your mouse or wacom near, and is less stress for your shoulder and elbow. Miquel Campos www.miquelTD.com On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:47 PM, Rob Chapman tekano@gmail.com wrote: yes headshots are easy - it moves like a normal mouse and does not bend like a normal joystick, there is a lot of precision, its just your whole hand is moving in a monkey grip position rather than being contorted and twisted around the wrist causing overlapping nerves in the hands when over-using mouse buttons. we are descended from primates after all and this just makes so much sense. thumb is a rocker left right button and 2 fingers are middle mouse button on the grip I swear by it for games also. level 30 Hawken years ago. :) On 30 September 2014 14:40, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for your answers ! I didn't know so may people used a tablet ! 90% of the designers around me use mouse. I also use a tablet (intuos 4) for modeling, painting, and even animate 80~90% of the time, but for that 20~10% and for some other things like data management, coding, excel, etc. I do need a mouse. I googled 3m ergonomic mouse. Wow! That looks like a joystick! I guess it lowers the stress in your wrist but can you have precision with something like that? like shooting headshots precision? I'll have to dig a little more because I'm still not sure how it works. btw I also have a Microsoft wireless (can't remember the model) but it came with my natural wireless keyboard and is a little ergonomic (diagonal grip) and it feels awkward, like grabbing a baseball, and drawing with the left side of your palm. Gaming would be out of the question with this one, not that I'll game with it, I'm just talking about precision. I don't think we have QPad products locally :( The Logitech G602 seems cool, like an old Logitech gaming mouse with a rubber wheel ! I'll check out in my local store. Miquel, the Microsoft sculpt ergonomic mouse doesn't look bad, but the keyboard looks pretty nice. I may change my old and giant MS Natural Keyboard. btw, I can't code in normal keyboards and without wrist pads anymore. Thanks! Martin On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 9:14 PM, Rob Chapman tekano@gmail.com wrote: 3m ergonomic mouse. Never had any rsi when using this, over 10 years now , cannot use a normal mouse anymore On 30 Sep 2014 13:07, Angus Davidson angus.david...@wits.ac.za wrote: Logitech G602 Wireless. Best mouse I had in a while. From: Miquel Campos miquel.cam...@gmail.com Reply-To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Date: Tuesday 30 September 2014 at 2:04 PM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Mouse Wacom for general use + microsoft sculpt ergonomic mouse when a lot of typing is needed (Coding) Miquel Campos www.miquelTD.com On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Stephan Haitz sha...@3d-agenten.de wrote: I´m using a Wacom Tablet since 10 years+. Nice side effect: you avoid some problems with your tendon http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=tendonsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on sheath http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=sheathsearchLoc=0resultOrder=basicmultiwordShowSingle=on (is that right used?) when working too much. So it seems to be a little bit more ergonomic. I also tried a Space Pilot. But this is getting dusty. Didn´t make sense to me. Sometimes customers say wow, that´s it... Stephan Wacom, it's so much nicer than using a mouse. I was resistant at first (years ago), but the ability to jump across screen without dragging an object is a big part of the appeal I think. Simon Reeves London, UK *si...@simonreeves.com si...@simonreeves.com* *www.simonreeves.com http://www.simonreeves.com* *www.analogstudio.co.uk http://www.analogstudio.co.uk* On 30 September 2014 11:38, Mirko Jankovic mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Well recently I gave try again to wacom tablet again.. first couple tries it wasn't so good so i gave up as was pretty busy but this time around I gave it couple days and I can say that it is waay better working then with mouse. There are some annoying things like with multymon setup but still majority work in view port all tablet. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a
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I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956*sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com
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I don't even have a mouse Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) G On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com mailto:furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson** **(954) 552-7956 *sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com /Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic/ - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com
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I'm with Gerbrand, I don't currently have a mouse connected. I've used a Wacom solely since the late 90's. I just wish Wacom made a dual monitor aspect ratio model. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Gerbrand Nel nagv...@gmail.com wrote: I don't even have a mouse Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) G On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956 %28954%29%20552-7956 *sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com
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I switched to a Wacom 12 years ago. I was still using an old typical Dell mouse for SI around 4 years ago. But since I started sculpting in Zbrush and going back and forth from Zbrush to Softimage, I started using the stylus more and more in Softimage. I still keep clean my old mouse but it is very fat now --- Emilio Hernández VFX 3D animation. 2014-09-30 9:54 GMT-05:00 Byron Nash byronn...@gmail.com: I'm with Gerbrand, I don't currently have a mouse connected. I've used a Wacom solely since the late 90's. I just wish Wacom made a dual monitor aspect ratio model. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Gerbrand Nel nagv...@gmail.com wrote: I don't even have a mouse Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) G On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956 %28954%29%20552-7956 * sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com
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Avoid the Logitech Performance MX mouse. Not because of ergonomics but because it eats batteries. It comes with an Eneloop rechargeable and can be used while recharging, but the problem I've had since day one is, it rarely lasts more than 4-6 hours. Logitech replaced mine under warranty and the new one performs exactly the same, so it seems like that's all it can do. I ended up just using it as a wired mouse, which defeats the purpose. Personally I have bigger hands, so I like to have a big mouse. The MX is large, but honestly not large enough. This image gives some good idea about sizes, but it hasn't been updated since 2012: http://cdn.overclock.net/1/1f/1fea65b7_Mouse-Sizing-Chart.jpeg Don't skimp on your mouse, keyboard, monitor(s) or chair. You use them all day every day, so why be uncomfortable. -Paul On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Emilio Hernandez emi...@e-roja.com wrote: I switched to a Wacom 12 years ago. I was still using an old typical Dell mouse for SI around 4 years ago. But since I started sculpting in Zbrush and going back and forth from Zbrush to Softimage, I started using the stylus more and more in Softimage. I still keep clean my old mouse but it is very fat now --- Emilio Hernández VFX 3D animation. 2014-09-30 9:54 GMT-05:00 Byron Nash byronn...@gmail.com: I'm with Gerbrand, I don't currently have a mouse connected. I've used a Wacom solely since the late 90's. I just wish Wacom made a dual monitor aspect ratio model. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Gerbrand Nel nagv...@gmail.com wrote: I don't even have a mouse Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) G On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956 %28954%29%20552-7956 * sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com
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I dont know, i wouldn't swap my logitech g400s , i know it looks ugly, but i figure its covered by your hand most of the time, but the thing is a dream to work with. Also 4000 dpi is a killer. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:22 PM, Paul Griswold pgrisw...@fusiondigitalproductions.com wrote: Avoid the Logitech Performance MX mouse. Not because of ergonomics but because it eats batteries. It comes with an Eneloop rechargeable and can be used while recharging, but the problem I've had since day one is, it rarely lasts more than 4-6 hours. Logitech replaced mine under warranty and the new one performs exactly the same, so it seems like that's all it can do. I ended up just using it as a wired mouse, which defeats the purpose. Personally I have bigger hands, so I like to have a big mouse. The MX is large, but honestly not large enough. This image gives some good idea about sizes, but it hasn't been updated since 2012: http://cdn.overclock.net/1/1f/1fea65b7_Mouse-Sizing-Chart.jpeg Don't skimp on your mouse, keyboard, monitor(s) or chair. You use them all day every day, so why be uncomfortable. -Paul On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Emilio Hernandez emi...@e-roja.com wrote: I switched to a Wacom 12 years ago. I was still using an old typical Dell mouse for SI around 4 years ago. But since I started sculpting in Zbrush and going back and forth from Zbrush to Softimage, I started using the stylus more and more in Softimage. I still keep clean my old mouse but it is very fat now --- Emilio Hernández VFX 3D animation. 2014-09-30 9:54 GMT-05:00 Byron Nash byronn...@gmail.com: I'm with Gerbrand, I don't currently have a mouse connected. I've used a Wacom solely since the late 90's. I just wish Wacom made a dual monitor aspect ratio model. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Gerbrand Nel nagv...@gmail.com wrote: I don't even have a mouse Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) G On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956 %28954%29%20552-7956 * sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com
Re: Nice, V-Ray 3.0 for Softimage is now available.
Hey guys, here is finally the promised /video-or-it-didn't-happen/ video, really sorry it took so long to find the time to make it. https://vimeo.com/107616068 Cheers! Eric
Glasswoks Lycra
http://www.glassworks.co.uk/video/lycra-moves-yousearch-type=allterm=all Beautifull film, out of curiousity are we still speaking softimage here ?
Re: Glasswoks Lycra
Soft and Redshift. Killer combo! On 30 September 2014 18:55, olivier jeannel olivier.jean...@noos.fr wrote: http://www.glassworks.co.uk/video/lycra-moves-yousearch-type=allterm=all Beautifull film, out of curiousity are we still speaking softimage here ? -- www.matinai.com
Re: Nice, V-Ray 3.0 for Softimage is now available.
Amazing work as always Eric, and nice move from Chaosgroup to release 3.0 for Softimage supporting emFluid. Cheers! --- Emilio Hernández VFX 3D animation. 2014-09-30 12:35 GMT-05:00 Eric Mootz e...@mootzoid.com: Hey guys, here is finally the promised *video-or-it-didn't-happen* video, really sorry it took so long to find the time to make it. https://vimeo.com/107616068 Cheers! Eric
Re: Glasswoks Lycra
Amazing work as always. Indeed Softimage and Redshift are prooving themselves of their capabilities in such fine hands as Glassworks' Cheers and congrats! --- Emilio Hernández VFX 3D animation. 2014-09-30 13:00 GMT-05:00 Matt Morris matt...@gmail.com: Soft and Redshift. Killer combo! On 30 September 2014 18:55, olivier jeannel olivier.jean...@noos.fr wrote: http://www.glassworks.co.uk/video/lycra-moves-yousearch- type=allterm=all Beautifull film, out of curiousity are we still speaking softimage here ? -- www.matinai.com
Re: Nice, V-Ray 3.0 for Softimage is now available.
Well done Eric and Chaosgroup clapping very slowly . . . Sent from my iPhone On 30-Sep-2014, at 11:05 pm, Eric Mootz e...@mootzoid.com wrote: Hey guys, here is finally the promised video-or-it-didn't-happen video, really sorry it took so long to find the time to make it. https://vimeo.com/107616068 Cheers! Eric
Re: Mouse
Does anyone know of a decent true 3-*button* mouse? I.e. not a scroll wheel, but an honest-to-goodness button in the middle? I've been trying to find one for years that isn't just some old-stock ball-driven mouse.
Re: Mouse
@Ed, http://ergo.contour-design.com/ergonomic-mouse/contour-mouse We have one here and I like using it. The scroll wheel on the thumb is nice. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 2:56 PM, Ed Manning etmth...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know of a decent true 3-*button* mouse? I.e. not a scroll wheel, but an honest-to-goodness button in the middle? I've been trying to find one for years that isn't just some old-stock ball-driven mouse.
Re: Mouse
thanks Byron! I'm gonna get one of those. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 3:17 PM, Byron Nash byronn...@gmail.com wrote: @Ed, http://ergo.contour-design.com/ergonomic-mouse/contour-mouse We have one here and I like using it. The scroll wheel on the thumb is nice. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 2:56 PM, Ed Manning etmth...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know of a decent true 3-*button* mouse? I.e. not a scroll wheel, but an honest-to-goodness button in the middle? I've been trying to find one for years that isn't just some old-stock ball-driven mouse.
Re: Glasswoks Lycra
Superbe work, Glassworks.
Re: Glasswoks Lycra
Simply beautiful =) On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 2:29 PM, Eric Mootz e...@mootzoid.com wrote: Superbe work, Glassworks. -- -=T=-
Re: Mouse
I may be a little late to the conversation, but I have been using these mice for the last 7 years and my wrist pain has decreased significantly: http://www.thehumansolution.com/evoluent-product-mouse-keyboard.html On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 2:25 PM, Ed Manning etmth...@gmail.com wrote: thanks Byron! I'm gonna get one of those. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 3:17 PM, Byron Nash byronn...@gmail.com wrote: @Ed, http://ergo.contour-design.com/ergonomic-mouse/contour-mouse We have one here and I like using it. The scroll wheel on the thumb is nice. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 2:56 PM, Ed Manning etmth...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know of a decent true 3-*button* mouse? I.e. not a scroll wheel, but an honest-to-goodness button in the middle? I've been trying to find one for years that isn't just some old-stock ball-driven mouse. -- -=T=-
Re: Glasswoks Lycra
=O =O =O -Draise PH: +57 313 811 6821 From: olivier jeannel Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 12:55:53 To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com http://www.glassworks.co.uk/video/lycra-moves-yousearch-type=allterm=all Beautifull film, out of curiousity are we still speaking softimage here ?
Re: Mouse
I agree with Paul, about the Logitech Performance MX mouse eating batteries. Paul, I replaced my rechargeable battery with an energizer nh15 http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-NH15-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00I9KXJ8I which now gives me 3-4 days of constant use. Still not great but better. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Paul Griswold pgrisw...@fusiondigitalproductions.com wrote: Avoid the Logitech Performance MX mouse. Not because of ergonomics but because it eats batteries. It comes with an Eneloop rechargeable and can be used while recharging, but the problem I've had since day one is, it rarely lasts more than 4-6 hours. Logitech replaced mine under warranty and the new one performs exactly the same, so it seems like that's all it can do. I ended up just using it as a wired mouse, which defeats the purpose. Personally I have bigger hands, so I like to have a big mouse. The MX is large, but honestly not large enough. This image gives some good idea about sizes, but it hasn't been updated since 2012: http://cdn.overclock.net/1/1f/1fea65b7_Mouse-Sizing-Chart.jpeg Don't skimp on your mouse, keyboard, monitor(s) or chair. You use them all day every day, so why be uncomfortable. -Paul On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Emilio Hernandez emi...@e-roja.com wrote: I switched to a Wacom 12 years ago. I was still using an old typical Dell mouse for SI around 4 years ago. But since I started sculpting in Zbrush and going back and forth from Zbrush to Softimage, I started using the stylus more and more in Softimage. I still keep clean my old mouse but it is very fat now --- Emilio Hernández VFX 3D animation. 2014-09-30 9:54 GMT-05:00 Byron Nash byronn...@gmail.com: I'm with Gerbrand, I don't currently have a mouse connected. I've used a Wacom solely since the late 90's. I just wish Wacom made a dual monitor aspect ratio model. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Gerbrand Nel nagv...@gmail.com wrote: I don't even have a mouse Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) G On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956 %28954%29%20552-7956 * sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956*sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com
Re: Glasswoks Lycra
Eat that new AD idents :P have already shared it 3 times. Thanks Glassworks, making consumerism, worth being a whore for ;) On 30 September 2014 20:38, Eric Turman i.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Simply beautiful =) On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 2:29 PM, Eric Mootz e...@mootzoid.com wrote: Superbe work, Glassworks. -- -=T=-
Re: Glasswoks Lycra
Beautiful piece… really happy to see Softimage kicking!!! Jordi Bares jordiba...@gmail.com On 30 Sep 2014, at 18:55, olivier jeannel olivier.jean...@noos.fr wrote: http://www.glassworks.co.uk/video/lycra-moves-yousearch-type=allterm=all Beautifull film, out of curiousity are we still speaking softimage here ?
Re: Mouse
I forgot tho mention... About the rechargeable Energizer batteries...I have four, with a recharger, so when the battery goes dead, I just switch it out with a charged one, and put the dead one in the charger. I just hate a wired mouse. Worth it for me to have a wireless mouse. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Stephen Davidson magic...@bellsouth.net wrote: I agree with Paul, about the Logitech Performance MX mouse eating batteries. Paul, I replaced my rechargeable battery with an energizer nh15 http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-NH15-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00I9KXJ8I which now gives me 3-4 days of constant use. Still not great but better. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Paul Griswold pgrisw...@fusiondigitalproductions.com wrote: Avoid the Logitech Performance MX mouse. Not because of ergonomics but because it eats batteries. It comes with an Eneloop rechargeable and can be used while recharging, but the problem I've had since day one is, it rarely lasts more than 4-6 hours. Logitech replaced mine under warranty and the new one performs exactly the same, so it seems like that's all it can do. I ended up just using it as a wired mouse, which defeats the purpose. Personally I have bigger hands, so I like to have a big mouse. The MX is large, but honestly not large enough. This image gives some good idea about sizes, but it hasn't been updated since 2012: http://cdn.overclock.net/1/1f/1fea65b7_Mouse-Sizing-Chart.jpeg Don't skimp on your mouse, keyboard, monitor(s) or chair. You use them all day every day, so why be uncomfortable. -Paul On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Emilio Hernandez emi...@e-roja.com wrote: I switched to a Wacom 12 years ago. I was still using an old typical Dell mouse for SI around 4 years ago. But since I started sculpting in Zbrush and going back and forth from Zbrush to Softimage, I started using the stylus more and more in Softimage. I still keep clean my old mouse but it is very fat now --- Emilio Hernández VFX 3D animation. 2014-09-30 9:54 GMT-05:00 Byron Nash byronn...@gmail.com: I'm with Gerbrand, I don't currently have a mouse connected. I've used a Wacom solely since the late 90's. I just wish Wacom made a dual monitor aspect ratio model. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Gerbrand Nel nagv...@gmail.com wrote: I don't even have a mouse Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) G On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956 %28954%29%20552-7956 * sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956 %28954%29%20552-7956*sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956*sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke
RE: Mouse
...and if you really want to get into battery recharging, the LaCrosse Alpha Power Battery Charger is one of the best (if not overpriced) battery chargers I've ever owned. All my mice use batteries. All my batteries use this charger. For the battery geek it's perfect. http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Technology-Battery-Charger/dp/B000RSOV50 Ed From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Davidson Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:02 PM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Mouse I forgot tho mention... About the rechargeable Energizer batteries...I have four, with a recharger, so when the battery goes dead, I just switch it out with a charged one, and put the dead one in the charger. I just hate a wired mouse. Worth it for me to have a wireless mouse. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Stephen Davidson magic...@bellsouth.netmailto:magic...@bellsouth.net wrote: I agree with Paul, about the Logitech Performance MX mouse eating batteries. Paul, I replaced my rechargeable battery with an energizer nh15http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-NH15-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00I9KXJ8I which now gives me 3-4 days of constant use. Still not great but better. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Paul Griswold pgrisw...@fusiondigitalproductions.commailto:pgrisw...@fusiondigitalproductions.com wrote: Avoid the Logitech Performance MX mouse. Not because of ergonomics but because it eats batteries. It comes with an Eneloop rechargeable and can be used while recharging, but the problem I've had since day one is, it rarely lasts more than 4-6 hours. Logitech replaced mine under warranty and the new one performs exactly the same, so it seems like that's all it can do. I ended up just using it as a wired mouse, which defeats the purpose. Personally I have bigger hands, so I like to have a big mouse. The MX is large, but honestly not large enough. This image gives some good idea about sizes, but it hasn't been updated since 2012: http://cdn.overclock.net/1/1f/1fea65b7_Mouse-Sizing-Chart.jpeg Don't skimp on your mouse, keyboard, monitor(s) or chair. You use them all day every day, so why be uncomfortable. -Paul On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Emilio Hernandez emi...@e-roja.commailto:emi...@e-roja.com wrote: I switched to a Wacom 12 years ago. I was still using an old typical Dell mouse for SI around 4 years ago. But since I started sculpting in Zbrush and going back and forth from Zbrush to Softimage, I started using the stylus more and more in Softimage. I still keep clean my old mouse but it is very fat now --- Emilio Hernández VFX 3D animation. 2014-09-30 9:54 GMT-05:00 Byron Nash byronn...@gmail.commailto:byronn...@gmail.com: I'm with Gerbrand, I don't currently have a mouse connected. I've used a Wacom solely since the late 90's. I just wish Wacom made a dual monitor aspect ratio model. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Gerbrand Nel nagv...@gmail.commailto:nagv...@gmail.com wrote: I don't even have a mouse Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) G On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.commailto:furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, Stephen P. Davidson
Nest Momentum + Kratos. trying to make some wrecking ball action
Hey everyone, am trying to shatter a pillar using Kartos, and have a wrecking ball smash into it using momentum. I am using the default versions found on rray. Am having difficulty finding a tutorial, Helge does a very good job of outlining the features, here: http://vimeo.com/15097393 but every time i try to simulate the pillar it explodes and pits go flying everywhere is there a handy tutorial or ICE tree set up to affect shattered objects with another object ? also are the momentum nodes hidden, or do i need to expose them using pre-existing bullet nodes ? Any advise very much welcome :)
RE: Mouse
I'm also using wacoms everywhere. Regarding the dual monitor 'problem', I came up with this: If you have two 16:10 screens and you put one in portrait mode/vertical, the resulting area is nearly 16:10 again. So you can use the tablet with 1to1 proportions (no remapping from the wacom surface to the screen surface) und you utilitize the entire surface of the tablet. Well not exactly because theres a blind spot in one corner. With Softimage I'd like to have at least one big sceen for editors/ICE etc. So these will use the second (horizontal) monitor and the primary is for everything else. But I can switch to have the user cam view on the big screen and some other combinations on the fly Looks like this: http://www.imagefront.de/tmp/softimage_dual_24inch_screens.jpg cheers, sven From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Byron Nash Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:55 PM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Mouse I'm with Gerbrand, I don't currently have a mouse connected. I've used a Wacom solely since the late 90's. I just wish Wacom made a dual monitor aspect ratio model. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Gerbrand Nel nagv...@gmail.com wrote: I don't even have a mouse Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) G On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx for over 5 years. Good, overall. Complaints? needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually wear out over time. For the pricegood value. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara furik...@gmail.com wrote: Hi ! It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you using ? do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion space navigator ? My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one costed me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a piece of garbage. And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some Microsoft ones. I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal breaker for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my client's office. Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. /SP3 rant off. cheers, Martin -- Best Regards, Stephen P. Davidson (954) 552-7956 tel:%28954%29%20552-7956 sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic - Arthur C. Clarke http://www.3danimationmagic.com
