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Of Mice and Mesh

Willy

Willy

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Looking at various tutorials, I'm starting to think that my old 2 button Logitech trackball isn't going to cut it with Gmax (or blender). I've stuck with this one for years as the ball is largish and I can do some fine work when painting easier than I can with a smaller one and "I'm used to the darn thing" as I've used them going on 20 years now. (no scrollwheel for example)

So, what features are recommended for modeling with Gmax? I might have to upgrade to some thing else as much as I hate to.

Thanks in advance

Willy
 
You can surely run another USB mouse at the same time? I use a 2 button + clickable wheel mouse.
 
I tend to use very small and lightweight standard two button/w center wheel. The mouse is a stable device when you are trying to select very fine details in Gmax or 3D Studio. I also use a Wacom Intuos Pro Pen/Tablet.

I tend to work in Photoshop and Gmax/Max together when working with UVW mapping and texturing. The Wacom Pen/Tablet are indispensable in this configuration, but bear in mind that the pen can be tricky in Gmax. Once you develop a feel for the pen it becomes very fluent, but it is a learning curve.

The Wacom pads come in various sizes and price ranges. For basic design work a small pad is ideal and affordable, while a larger pad is better for "painting" in Photoshop.
 
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