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| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 20:11 #42966 | |
Ron_J
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I'm considering buying a trackerball to make playing SimSig a little more realistic. Does anyone on here use one and do the sims scroll properly using the ball?
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| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 20:19 #42967 | |
jc92
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i use a trackerball anyway on my desktop and tend to prefer it over a mouse. so equally with SimSig I find it a bit faster and more user freindly.
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| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 20:39 #42968 | |
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Mooson
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I always use a trackerball, much better than wasting space with a mouse you need to move around a desk. Mine works perfectly OK with SimSig.
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| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 20:49 #42969 | |
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Sam Tugwell
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-910-002090-M570-Trackball-Cordless/dp/B0043A1F4S This is the one that I and at least one other Simsig use. Its nice and comfortable to use. "Signalman Exeter" Log in to reply |
| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 21:16 #42970 | |
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Joe_T
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I use one of theseon both my Desktop and my Laptop for all my computing tasks and SimSig it is superb
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| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 21:28 #42971 | |
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Sacro
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" said:I'm considering buying a trackerball to make playing SimSig a little more realistic. Does anyone on here use one and do the sims scroll properly using the ball?It doesn't scroll properly using a trackpad so I doubt it does using a trackerball. You'll most likely find that it maps an up/down scroll to a left/right movement. Log in to reply |
| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 22:33 #42973 | |
NCC1701
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I'm another advocate of the trackerball. I have the corded version of the one linked by Sam for my desktop and the same as Joe for the laptop. I used to get quite painful RSI symptoms from using standard mice and the trackerballs have totally eliminated this. If and when you get one you will likely find it a bit awkward to use, but persevere and it'll get easier. Another advantage is the trackerball doesn't get as gunked up as the ball under a mouse, and the trackerball itself pops out very easily to allow cleaning when the need arises. Signalman Exeter West & Llangollen Log in to reply |
| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 22:41 #42974 | |
postal
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" said:" said:Not my experience. I've used both Microsoft (Trackball Optical and Trackball Explorer) and Logitech (M570 Cordless) trackerballs and the SimSig scrolling works exactly as expected.I'm considering buying a trackerball to make playing SimSig a little more realistic. Does anyone on here use one and do the sims scroll properly using the ball?It doesn't scroll properly using a trackpad so I doubt it does using a trackerball. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 02/04/2013 at 22:43 by postal Log in to reply |
| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 22:44 #42975 | |
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Sacro
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" said:" said:Probably just a mouse/trackpad bug then." said:Not my experience. I've used both Microsoft (Trackball Optical and Trackball Explorer) and Logitech (M570 Cordless) trackerballs and the SimSig scrolling works exactly as expected.I'm considering buying a trackerball to make playing SimSig a little more realistic. Does anyone on here use one and do the sims scroll properly using the ball?It doesn't scroll properly using a trackpad so I doubt it does using a trackerball. Actually... when you say 'as expected' do you mean that you'd do an up/down scroll to move it left/right? Last edited: 02/04/2013 at 22:49 by Sacro Log in to reply |
| Trackerballs 02/04/2013 at 23:18 #42976 | |
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postal
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" said:Actually... when you say 'as expected' do you mean that you'd do an up/down scroll to move it left/right?Using a conventional mouse set up for left-handed operation currently so had to go back and check! Trackball moves the cursor as expected intuitively but does not scroll screen. Wheel moves the screen left/right. Wheel + shift moves screen up/down. Same with both Microsoft and Logitech hardware. Don't know what happens in a trackball without a wheel. Apologies if I caused any confusion, but trackball + wheel works satisfactorily. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 02/04/2013 at 23:18 by postal Log in to reply |
| Trackerballs 03/04/2013 at 12:01 #42990 | |
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Sacro
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" said:Wheel moves the screen left/right. Wheel + shift moves screen up/down.Same as on a mouse, however if you have separate up/down and left/right scrolling abilities they both end up being up/down in SimSig. Log in to reply |
| Trackerballs 04/04/2013 at 21:23 #43070 | |
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Ron_J
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Thanks for all the replies. However, if it can't be set up so side to side scrolling can be done with the ball like on the real thing then I don't think I'll bother, especially since I only play SimSig now and again when the mood takes me.
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| Trackerballs 04/04/2013 at 21:30 #43071 | |
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Sacro
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I've raised it as a bug so hopefully it might be implemented in future versions!
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| Trackerballs 29/06/2013 at 14:24 #46156 | |
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maxand
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The Logitech products mentioned earlier are trackballs rather than trackerballs, though from the discussion they seem more than adequate for SimSig. See the distinction here. Log in to reply |