It has a dedicated middle wheel click button which I have found extremely useful for panning drawings as it replaces pressing and holding the middle wheel which is a great advantage considering long hours of work. It’s ergonomic and fits very comfortably in hand. I switched from a standard mouse that comes with a Logitech MK850 keyboard-mouse set to 3DConnexion CAD Mouse about three years back and since then it’s the only mice I used for all my CAD workflows (and I am never going back to using any other mouse!). So, now you know the main parameters we used to select the best mouse, let’s start our list with the best recommendation at the top. If you are a heavy CAD user and don’t mind a few metres of extra wire on your desk you can go with a wired mouse as it is generally cheap, and it can last for years without needing any battery replacement or recharging. In my opinion, this hardly matters as both have their pros and cons like a wired mouse won’t need batteries that need replacement or recharging, but it will make your desk look more occupied with an extra cable which some people (including me) may find a bit like an eye soar! Wired or wireless is another feature that might influence your choice. You might however what to consider resolution when your work required pixel-perfect precise movement of the mouse, like working with an assembly containing several joints and for sculpting tools. Resolution or sensitivity is another parameter that was highlighted by some users but for regular mice where some serious precision with mouse movement is not required, you can safely overlook this parameter. You can use these keys to set some frequent functions like changing views, accessing the most frequent commands like dimension and trim.ĭedicated keys for Pan, Zoom and other functions is an added advantage but too many dedicated keys generally become overkill unless you really like a programmable mouse with lots of dedicated keys. Software specific programmable key was another great feature recommended by our users. Rubber grip near the thumb and on the sides of the mouse which make it less slippery and comfortable to hold was also recommended by some users. Unsurprisingly, a large mouse with an ergonomic shape that fits properly in hand and is comfortable to work with is the most sought feature.

So, before we move into our list of ten best CAD mouse let’s see which mouse features were mentioned the most by our user group. This article is primarily based on the experiences of CAD software users who have used these mice for months and years and then shared the feedback with us. To compile the list of best mice for AutoCAD and other CAD software like Solidworks and Fusion 360 I selected user preference as the main criteria.

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