Logitech subsidiary 3Dconnexion today announced the availability of a new software development kit (SDK), enabling developers of 3D design and visualization applications to implement support for 3Dconnexion’s line of 3D navigation devices, including the SpaceNavigator.
I am an enthusiastic SpaceNavigator user, and am glad to see 3Dconnexion working to make their products more easily linked to 3D applications. The 3Dconnexion COM-based SDK for Windows is free and available immediately for download at www.3dconnexion.com/support/. A version for the Macintosh will be released March 30. A Linux version is already available.
3Dconnexion says the new SDK includes instructions and examples of application source code, as well as code samples in C+, Visual Basic and Java. In addition, 3Dconnexion offers several support resources exclusively for developers, including a developer’s forum (www.3Dconnexion.com/forum) and dedicated e-mail support.
If your favorite 3D software programs don't already support 3Dconnexion devices, (I'm thinking of Revit, ArchiCAD, and VectorWorks, as well as others), write or call your vendor's help desk and complain loudly.
--RSN