LCD Workflow Assistant The full-color LCD provides visual feedback on the function keys, navigation setting status & workflow applets ensuring quick access to important information without interrupting the users workflow. The Space Pilot Pro LCD is based on an open software architecture that encourages the development of customized applets. 3 Dconnexion™ Applets Applets are mini applications, specific to Space Pilot Pro that run on your computer & display on the LCD. Applets range in functionality from office productivity tools to feedback on function key assignment. The following applets are supplied by default: Function Keys, Outlook Mail, Outlook Calendar, Outlook Tasks, RSS Feeds. Function Key Applet The function key applet displays the commands that are assigned to the Intelligent Function Keys. Space Pilot Pro
Includes:: out-of-the-box function key profiles for leading 3D applications including: CATIA V5/V6, NX, Solid Works, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, Solid Edge, 3ds Max, Maya, Softimage & Sketch Up. The Mail Applet The mail applet retrieves information from Microsoft Outlook & displays the most recently received e-mails including the senders name & the e-mail subject line. Pressing the LCD OK key on a selected e-mail opens the e-mail in Outlook on your main computer screen. You can also view information on tasks & calendar entries. Intelligent Function Keys Each MCAD application environment, such as sketch, part or assembly has its own set of tools & processes. Space Pilot Pro automatically recognizes the active application & environment & assigns 10 relevant application commands to its dual-function Intelligent Function Keys. Visual feedback on function key assignment is provided by the color LCD. This seamless process ensures the right tools are available at the right time & as theres no need to use the standard mouse or keyboard to select the commands, users experience a significantly streamlined workflow. A short press activates the keys primary function (1
- 5). Press & hold the key to activate its secondary function (6
- 10). Users can easily customise the Space Pilot Pro Intelligent Function Keys to their own preference. In addition, all other function keys (excluding the LCD keys) can be customised giving users the opportunity to assign up to 31 commands.