Poor mouse performance in AutoCAD

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persplex

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I am having difficulty getting my mouse to perform acceptably in AutoCAD. Its movement is irregular and lacks the precision and control required for efficient drafting. The mouse also performs differently inside other Windows programs vs AutoCAD, where its performance is more irregular.

Any advice on how to optimize mouse performance would be greatly appreciated. e.g. screen driver settings, mouse pointer settings, Parallels mouse driver settings, etc.

My setup:
24" Aluminum Imac 2.4ghz dual core with 3gb RAM
Windows XP Professional
AutoCAD 2004

Thank you,
Gareth
 
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Hi all,

My problem is the tool pan in Autocad 2009 (and older versions). When I use pan tool clicking on the toolbar icon works fine, however when I use third button click and then I move the mice a little, panning doesn't works smooth.

I've found two solutions for this issue.

1. Decrease hardware acceleration one point. (you'll lose mouse integration between host and vm)
2. Use Crystal mode. Mouse works fine and smooth.

I've passed hours and hours trying to solve it. Please PARALLELS TEAM, solve this issue as soon as you can. I think the problem is mouse driver and the way Autocad use it. Fusion doesn't have this problem, when I use Fusion mouse driver on parallels virtual machine it works but mouse integration is lost.

Parallels 5 provide a great support for Autocad in comparison with fusion. Graphic acceleration works fine. If you can repair this little (but annoying) issue, parallels 5.0 will be the clear winner for Architects and engineers.

I hope that it will be useful.
 
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F = Failing grade

well I have the latest updates for everything: Windows, Parallels and AutoCAD (LT 2012). Tried all suggestions available and STILL no change to the poor, uncooperative mouse behaviour.

Parallels team: perhaps a joint venture team with Autodesk programmers/technicians to identify and solve the problem and publish in the next updates? These programs cost us $thousands individually, and give you $millions. The longevity of the problem (dating several software versions and update back) and superficial, if not placebo solutions are NOT acceptable - F grade.

Parallels Team needs to work as a "Team" with AutoDesk Team; and perhaps even with Microsoft Team. Solve the problem.
 
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AutoCAD LT problem differs from Full AutoCAD

3DCONFIG command does not exist in LT; does not have 3D cabability. The dialog box illustrations in your links only exist in full versions of AutoCAD :(

LT users perish.....

Thank you for your prompt responses; full version user will find your help useful.
 
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Slow mouse in Autocad

I just fixed the problem on my system. Very easy fix.

Go to Parallels menu 'Virtual machine'
Go to 'configure'
Go to 'options'
Go to ''advanced'
Go to 'smart mouse' and click to 'on'

This worked perfectly for me, hope it does for you.
 
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udougy said:
I just fixed the problem on my system. Very easy fix.

Go to Parallels menu 'Virtual machine'
Go to 'configure'
Go to 'options'
Go to ''advanced'
Go to 'smart mouse' and click to 'on'

This worked perfectly for me, hope it does for you.
Click to expand...

This worked for my issue....smartmouse was set to "Auto" for this virtual machine, and switching it to on has done the trick. I was experiencing SUPER sensitive and accelerated crosshair motion within the drafting window of Autocad 2010 Academic running under Parallels 8. Thanks! It has been driving me up the wall in a major way.
 
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In ACAD 2016 run command 3dconfig and turn off hardware acceleration.
Also helpful, zoomfactor and I changed mine to 30 (from 60) to make scroll wheel play nice)
#autocad #mouse #parallels
 
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