Using the Mouse

In order to get the best TopSolid 7 scheme, it is highly recommended to use a 3-button mouse with a wheel on the center button.

Functions assigned to each button are described in the image below:

Button #1 (Left Button): Select an item (entity) or command from a menu or icon bar.

Double-click an item to modify it (for example, in the case of a dimension) or display generator items (for example, in the case of an extrusion).

A click in the graphic area followed by a cursor displacement (by keeping the button pressed) allows to create a rectangular selection. The frame creation direction is important. It allows to have a strict selection (all elements completely inside the selection frame are selected) or non strict (all element in contact or inside the frame are selected).These 2 modes are differenciated by the frame color and type of line. (blue and solid line for the strict mode, green and dooted for the non strict mode).


Strict mode: only the circle is selected	Non strict mode: The 2 segments, the fillet and the circle are selected

Button #2 (Wheel):

When the cursor is in the workspace, turn the mouse wheel to zoom in or out.

When the cursor is in the tab bar, turn the mouse wheel to scroll the different menus.

When the cursor is in a tab (Tool window, Document window, etc.), click once to close the tab.

Click in the workspace and move the cursor while holding down the mouse button to rotate around a point.

Double-cick in the workspace allows you to resize all elements in the graphic area (global zoom).

Button #3 (Right Button): Displays the popup menu of an item or unwinds a menu when the cursor is in the tab bar.

Click in the workspace and move the cursor while holding down the mouse button to move (panoramic) in all directions.

Rotative Selection:

When multiple items are close to each other or overlap or when the selected item is not the one you want (selecting a face when you want to select an edge), you can use the rotating selection.

To do this, proceed as follows:

Position the cursor on the desired item.
Press and hold down the left mouse button.
Successively press the right mouse button several times until the desired item is highlighted.
Release the left mouse button to validate the selection.

Using the 3D Mouse:

In order to facilitate view rotations and moves, TopSolid 7 allows you to use 3D Connection SpacePilot, SpaceTraveler and SpaceExplorer mice. To do this, simply install the most recent drivers for your device, connect the device to your computer and launch TopSolid 7.