Ubuntu 15.10 3D Connexion

I am using linux ubuntu 24xxxxlts with firefox as browser. I am looking to get myself de 3dconnexion spacemouse wired and the cadmouse wireless for my 3d cad. Trouble is there are loads of problems reported everywhere with regards to connectivity, missing functions and stability. And the company does not seem overly keen…

I'm running Ubuntu 15.10 - Gnome - using Chrome. After some crazy gyrations, I actually have my 3D Connexion mouse running the "xcube" and the "xvalue" apps (these were apps that came with the driver from 3dConnexion). Anyway - sure enough, when I pull up a part in OnShape I get no response from my 3D mouse with regard to…