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Work with Trackpad on MacBook?

Winston_1984Winston_1984 Member Posts: 4

Hello. I'm currently learning with onshape, get along better than with freeCAD. What still bothers me is that I can't even work quickly with the trackpad of the MacBook. But don't use a mouse on the go. How can I still move the models?

Best Answer

  • martin_kopplowmartin_kopplow Member Posts: 872 PRO
    Answer ✓

    Trackpad isn't ideal (on any laptop) but with a little practice it works for small tasks on the go. I recommend a space mouse. There are compact wireless mobile types available.

    One way to move the model is the arrow keys to rotate and pan. Arrow alone makes small rotaing moves. Shift-Arrow makes larger moves, CTRL-Arrow makes super small moves. CTRL-SHIFT-Arrow pans. Zoom should be rather easy on the track pad.

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  • martin_kopplowmartin_kopplow Member Posts: 872 PRO
    Answer ✓

    Trackpad isn't ideal (on any laptop) but with a little practice it works for small tasks on the go. I recommend a space mouse. There are compact wireless mobile types available.

    One way to move the model is the arrow keys to rotate and pan. Arrow alone makes small rotaing moves. Shift-Arrow makes larger moves, CTRL-Arrow makes super small moves. CTRL-SHIFT-Arrow pans. Zoom should be rather easy on the track pad.

  • Winston_1984Winston_1984 Member Posts: 4

    Thank You

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