Rhinoceros

I am using a Space Mouse Plus with several applications. When working 3D I wouldn't want to miss it anymore. It is, however, most useful with the 'old' applications, e.g. 3D Max/Viz, AutoCad. Those still come with very clumsy view manipulation tools. You need to click buttons or type shortcuts, thus really interrupting commands and cutting work flow. Rhinoceros, in many respects, is just a more modern software that does not have you drag around the entire history of 3D modelling. Its right-click perspective rotation tool does much of what a space mouse provides. No interruption of command there. The space mouse has the additional zoom function going for it. Also, the programmable buttons do a lot for people who use them. Perhaps you could say, the softer your geometry the more indispensible you will find the space mouse. Space mouse is nice with Rhinos but the old Dinosaurs get a whole new lease on life with it.

Having only had a spacemouse-plus for two weeks now, I am already addicted to it! Now an essential tool for modeling. Greatly increases intuitive work flow, and cuts down on 'mouse-click' time. Very good tool for presentations too - allowing smooth multidimensional fly around and investigation. Coming to CAD from a traditional model/mould making background, this tool goes a long way to recreating a hands-on interaction with the model. An excellent tool