# \#mouse **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/mouse/146.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Sketchup Web on iPadOS - Mouse Support](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-web-on-ipados-mouse-support/132249)
**Author:** [@josuakrisfredo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/josuakrisfredo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-web-on-ipados-mouse-support/132249 "2025-11-24T19:59:52Z")
Hi there, My name is Josh, and I’ve been trying out Sketchup Web on iPadOS using the safari browser. It’s actually pretty amazing that the app can be opened & run in safari for iPadOS. By connecting a keyboard and a mou… --- ## [Problem adjusting the scrub bar in Camp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-adjusting-the-scrub-bar-in-camp/274775)
**Author:** [@bysc](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/bysc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-adjusting-the-scrub-bar-in-camp/274775 "2024-05-25T13:09:18Z")
When I adjust the scrub bar with my mouse to review the video playback during a lesson, the mouse will not disconnect from the scrub bar. I have to cmd-tab to another app then press the pause/resume key to continue the… --- ## [Orbiting with Apple Magic Mouse](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbiting-with-apple-magic-mouse/30131)
**Author:** [@Joel\_Cairo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Joel_Cairo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbiting-with-apple-magic-mouse/30131 "2024-04-08T19:14:41Z")
Quick question, I know SketchUp allows easy Orbit tool access/functionality with a scroll wheel mouse on my PC (pushing down on the scroll wheel). Well I just bought a new Mac and was wondering if anyone here had any suc… --- ## [Personal Customized Shortcuts, Keyboard and Mouse workflow swap](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/personal-customized-shortcuts-keyboard-and-mouse-workflow-swap/156359)
**Author:** [@danmayernyc](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/danmayernyc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/personal-customized-shortcuts-keyboard-and-mouse-workflow-swap/156359 "2024-03-16T17:20:39Z")
Hello Everyone, I love all things Sketchup and have a mind that is continually searching for ways I can be more efficient and improve my workflow. Starting years ago, I started setting up my shortcuts to my keyboard. … --- ## [Pan / Orbit preference](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/pan-orbit-preference/16500)
**Author:** [@tony2](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tony2)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2023, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/pan-orbit-preference/16500 "2023-11-05T09:08:34Z")
I wish SketchUp would allow an option based on user preference for the function of the middle button / wheel on a mouse. Right now, SketchUp uses the middle button to Orbit and SHIFT+middle button to Pan. My preference… --- ## [Orbit using a 5 button mouse on Windows](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbit-using-a-5-button-mouse-on-windows/240685)
**Author:** [@maxime-saguez](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/maxime-saguez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbit-using-a-5-button-mouse-on-windows/240685 "2023-09-06T12:32:15Z")
Hello everyone, I have been using Sketchup on MacOs for several years now, and I could always use the side buttons of my mouse to orbit instead of the middle button. Indeed, I find it more confortable for the hand to us… --- ## [Screen shifts when middle mouse button pressed](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/screen-shifts-when-middle-mouse-button-pressed/202811)
**Author:** [@phil7](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/phil7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/screen-shifts-when-middle-mouse-button-pressed/202811 "2022-07-07T01:40:37Z")
When I press the middle mouse button the screen/model jumps slightly across the screen before I move the mouse to orbit. It also happens when panning. This is so off putting SU has become unusable. Its is especially an… --- ## [Scroll wheel](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scroll-wheel/188757)
**Author:** [@nate2](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nate2)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scroll-wheel/188757 "2022-02-10T18:24:09Z")
How do your fingers live on your mouse? I keep index finger on left button, middle finger hovering over the scroll wheel, and move middle to either the scroll wheel or right button when I need to. I realized my colleag… --- ## [Mouse operations in Ruby](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mouse-operations-in-ruby/116236)
**Author:** [@LOUZA](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/LOUZA)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mouse-operations-in-ruby/116236 "2020-02-15T09:05:04Z")
Hello everybody Please is there a very detailed course on the functioning of the mouse because until now I can not control how the mouse works and how to recover the coordinates of a selected point? something else is t… --- ## [Ergonomics and a tired wrist](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ergonomics-and-a-tired-wrist/99476)
**Author:** [@ajharlan](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ajharlan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ergonomics-and-a-tired-wrist/99476 "2020-01-23T14:50:05Z")
I am using Sketchup Pro and Layout every day for architectural drafting work. I have found that my right forearm gets very fatigued from my mouse use (Logitech M215 three button scroll wheel mouse). The main stress see… --- ## [Pan Mouse&shift inoperable?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/pan-mouse-shift-inoperable/114099)
**Author:** [@Rightangler](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Rightangler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/pan-mouse-shift-inoperable/114099 "2020-01-21T21:16:42Z")
Don’t kn ow wha tI have done - perhaps hit a key that I shouldn’t have done but now can’t pan when using mouse left click and the shift key. Any ideas anyone what I have done wrong? Many thanks --- ## [SketchUp for Web (and mouse) on iPad OS?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-for-web-and-mouse-on-ipad-os/104925)
**Author:** [@Baronmat](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Baronmat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-for-web-and-mouse-on-ipad-os/104925 "2019-11-24T22:41:43Z")
Hi, Since IPad OS had been launch, have you tried to work with sketchup web on an ipad pro with a mouse? I was wondering if it’s working and how is it? Thx! --- ## [Mouse pan and orbit not possible with the Logitech M705](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mouse-pan-and-orbit-not-possible-with-the-logitech-m705/90234)
**Author:** [@Chaz](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Chaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mouse-pan-and-orbit-not-possible-with-the-logitech-m705/90234 "2019-03-08T04:05:04Z")
Hi, I’m trialling Sketchup at the moment, just had a tutorial on how to use it yesterday. Problem is my Logitech M705 mouse doesn’t appear to pan or orbit. There was a spare in the tutorial so we managed with that, but … --- ## [Programmable electronic rodents](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/programmable-electronic-rodents/76098)
**Author:** [@simoncbevans](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/simoncbevans)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/programmable-electronic-rodents/76098 "2018-09-03T16:55:05Z")
This is strictly for people still using plain mice! I recently upgraded my rodent collection to a SpaceMouse and a trackball. I am right handed and have the SpaceMouse on the left of the keyboard and the trackball on t… --- ## [Mouse Wheel Stopped Orbiting](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mouse-wheel-stopped-orbiting/61030)
**Author:** [@cari](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/cari)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mouse-wheel-stopped-orbiting/61030 "2018-08-31T01:07:32Z")
My mouse wheel has suddenly stopped orbiting when I click on it it, though it still zooms when scrolled. (I attempted to correct this through the “Preferences” menu, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to map shortcuts to… --- ## [StartUp Mouse and Track Pad Chart](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/startup-mouse-and-track-pad-chart/68178)
**Author:** [@DuaneMIS](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DuaneMIS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/startup-mouse-and-track-pad-chart/68178 "2018-05-09T16:31:24Z")
When I first launched the desktop version of SketchUp I was taken to a page that displayed basic mouse navigation and this page had several different charts for the type of mouse and or track pad. I am trying to figure … --- ## [Orbit/Pan Issues with Scroll Wheel](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbit-pan-issues-with-scroll-wheel/38876)
**Author:** [@SketcherSeth](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/SketcherSeth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbit-pan-issues-with-scroll-wheel/38876 "2018-01-20T03:44:02Z")
Ive been using MagicPrefs for years now but an hour or two ago something stopped working. I can no longer Pan/Orbit using my Magic Mouse in SketchUp. Im not sure if I somehow changes a preference but Ive also gone in a… --- ## [FR: Pan/Orbit/Zoom control OPTIONS to match other CAD programs](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/fr-pan-orbit-zoom-control-options-to-match-other-cad-programs/45669)
**Author:** [@sjdorst](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sjdorst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/fr-pan-orbit-zoom-control-options-to-match-other-cad-programs/45669 "2017-05-30T17:51:28Z")
I’ve recently started to use Fusion360 (F360) because the maker space I’m going to use to CNC rout a project relies on it. And I’m frustrated because I can’t alter the key/mouse button/wheel combinations so that I can us… --- ## [Razer Naga Mouse Wheel / Orbit Issue](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/razer-naga-mouse-wheel-orbit-issue/39387)
**Author:** [@tom.valline](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tom.valline)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/razer-naga-mouse-wheel-orbit-issue/39387 "2017-05-26T23:16:38Z")
I have used a Razer Naga via Razer Synapse Software for a year now. I have used the software and mouse with 2016 no problems… 2017 no problems until today. now the Orbit function of the mouse wheel is not working. (worke… --- ## [Uncoordinated Mouse](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/uncoordinated-mouse/44567)
**Author:** [@Jimigrant](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jimigrant)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/uncoordinated-mouse/44567 "2017-05-23T22:14:35Z")
When I click on a Line or Surface, it does not “light up” until the next action I make with my mouse. Whether the next mouse action is a click, a scroll, a zoom, all on-screen actions wait until the next mouse action to… --- ## [Shortcutkeys do not respond immediately in SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shortcutkeys-do-not-respond-immediately-in-sketchup/42299)
**Author:** [@jkoko](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jkoko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shortcutkeys-do-not-respond-immediately-in-sketchup/42299 "2017-04-05T21:41:12Z")
Hi there, I’ve just switched to a brand new machine: 17,3 inch Clevo P670RP6-G NVidia GTX 1060 6GB vRam Intel Core i7-6700 HQ CPU@2.6 GHz I plan to use this laptop for modelling in SketchUp Pro 2017 and rendering in … --- ## [Walk + Mouse Wheel ≠ Look Around](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/walk-mouse-wheel-look-around/41323)
**Author:** [@m93a.cz](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/m93a.cz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/walk-mouse-wheel-look-around/41323 "2017-03-19T16:34:47Z")
Hey everybody! This new My.SketchUp is really awesome! As a HTML 5 and JavaScript developer I love to see more cool projects for this platform. However I think I found a bug! When you select the Walk tool and then hold… --- ## [Can't orbit around drawing as usual with mouse](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-orbit-around-drawing-as-usual-with-mouse/33844)
**Author:** [@cjlewis](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/cjlewis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-orbit-around-drawing-as-usual-with-mouse/33844 "2016-11-13T21:35:50Z")
Press middle mouse button as usual to rotate model with no effect. It does engage a selection box but nothing else. --- ## [Click on mouse scroll wheel - orbit won't work in SU 2016](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/click-on-mouse-scroll-wheel-orbit-wont-work-in-su-2016/27874)
**Author:** [@chook](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/chook)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/click-on-mouse-scroll-wheel-orbit-wont-work-in-su-2016/27874 "2016-07-15T03:35:43Z")
I have been using SU 2015 and enjoy that when you are in any tool you can click on the central mouse scroll wheel to orbit the model. When I switch to 2016 the mouse wheel click only works sometimes for orbit. I have t… --- ## [Customizing mouse buttons problems](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/customizing-mouse-buttons-problems/27708)
**Author:** [@Thames](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Thames)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/customizing-mouse-buttons-problems/27708 "2016-07-11T02:12:58Z")
I have really become frustrated with trying to customize my Logitech M705 mouse buttons. I downloaded the latest version of SetPoint and tried to figure out resolve this. Under the “My Mouse” tab…‘Select Button’ box, I h… --- ## [Space Mouse Pro](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/space-mouse-pro/25326)
**Author:** [@pat.j.jutras](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/pat.j.jutras)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/space-mouse-pro/25326 "2016-05-21T21:12:17Z")
Hello, I have just upgraded from 2015 to 2016 Sketchup Make 64-bits version. I don’t recall having problems installing my 3D mouse previously. Unfortunately I cannot get it to work on this latest version. I updated m… --- ## [3Dconnexion space pilot does not work in SUpro](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3dconnexion-space-pilot-does-not-work-in-supro/22636)
**Author:** [@calspete](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/calspete)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3dconnexion-space-pilot-does-not-work-in-supro/22636 "2016-03-26T22:16:46Z")
It used to work fine and SU supposedly still supports it. What could be wrong? --- ## [Mouse Problems in both Sketchup and Layout](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mouse-problems-in-both-sketchup-and-layout/21783)
**Author:** [@bluevinny](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/bluevinny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mouse-problems-in-both-sketchup-and-layout/21783 "2016-03-10T17:33:04Z")
I am running both Sketchup Pro on Mac OSX El Cap 10.11.3 Suddenly my Logitech wireless mouse isnt responding correctly in either Layout or Sketchup. It fails to select and will “drop” an item if i am moving it. I have … --- ## [Center button orbit](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/center-button-orbit/19732)
**Author:** [@enchant](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/enchant)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/center-button-orbit/19732 "2016-02-03T17:43:44Z")
When I’ve used Sketchup, one feature I liked was that no matter what mode I was in, if I held down the center mouse button, it would temporarily put me into orbit mode, so I could rotate my view. Recently, I upgraded my… --- ## [Problem with mysterious blue square on screen](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-with-mysterious-blue-square-on-screen/16938)
**Author:** [@helen](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/helen)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-with-mysterious-blue-square-on-screen/16938 "2015-10-31T15:47:07Z")
Hello. I have a problem. I have just plugged in a new USB mouse to resolve a ‘jumping’ about issue. This has resolved however a small blue square has appeared on the Sketchup screen a few cm away from whatever tool is se… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/mouse/146.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mouse)