#### Assigning PC-DMIS Functions to buttons on the SpaceMouse, SpaceBall, or SpacePilot

This topic describes how to map PC-DMIS or PC-DMIS Planner functionality to the available buttons on the SpacePilot device by using the 3Dconnexion Control Panel.

1. Start PC-DMIS or PC-DMIS Planner.

2. Load a part program.

3. Double click on the 3DxWare symbol located in your System Tray. The 3DxWare configuration application, 3Dconnexion Control Panel, appears showing the name and a graphical depiction of your motion device.

3Dconnexion Control Panel for a SpacePilot Device

3Dconnexion Control Panel showing a SpaceBall Device

4. Select the correct configuration name by selecting it from the Configuration for list. If a relevant name doesn't appear in the list, you probably need to add it to the 3DxWare configuration file. See "Editing the 3DxWare Configuration File".

5. To change map functionality to a button, select the button’s drop-down list, click the down arrow icon to its right, and select the new function from the list. For a list of available functions see "Available PC-DMIS Functions for SpaceMouse, SpaceBall, SpacePilot".

3Dconnexion Control Panel for SpacePilot Showing Mapping of a Button

6. If the Configuration | Automatically Save Configurations menu item is checked your changes will be saved in you current configuration file.

3Dconnexion Control Panel with the Automatically Save Configuration Menu Checked

7. Make any other changes as needed.

8. Click Close to accept your configuration and close the control panel.