New users of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform might find the default mouse controls a bit different from what they are used to in desktop CAD applications like SOLIDWORKS. This can be initially disorienting as your muscle memory doesn’t align with the platform’s default control scheme.

However, you can customize the mouse controls to match your preferred CAD software. Here’s how to adjust the settings to use native mouse navigation controls from SOLIDWORKS in the 3DEXPERIENCE web apps and other platform roles.

Accessing 3DEXPERIENCE Mouse Controls Preferences in the Browser Interface

Navigate to the Preferences:

• Click on the icon in the top right corner of the screen, which could be your initials or a profile picture.
• From the drop-down menu, select “Preferences.”

Adjust Mouse Gestures:

• The Preferences page will initially display language options. Select “Mouse Gestures” to access the mouse control settings.
• You will see radio buttons with three options. Choose the option corresponding to the software you are most familiar with (SOLIDWORKS).

Using Mouse Controls Across Applications:

Once you’ve selected your preferred mouse controls, this setting will apply across all applications run through the platform. For desktop applications within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, access the preferences similarly but navigate to the profile tab to adjust mouse control settings.