CATIA Mouse Button Shortcuts
I finally managed to do it.
I have 'Button 4' configured for 'Constraints' and 'Button 5' configured for 'Hide/Show', which has improved my workflow nicely.
I assigned keyboard shortcuts to the commands in CATIA, and then use software 'X-Mouse Button Control' to assign those commands to the extra mouse buttons, which you could probably also with any software that came with your mouse.
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Step 1:
In CATIA, set a keyboard shortcut for the desired command.
Go to: Tools > Customize > Commands (tab)
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Step 2:
Select: All Commands (from 'Categories' list) > Hide/Show (from 'Commands' list) > Show Properties
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Step 3:
Type in a keyboard shortcut command in the 'Accelerator box'.
For example: Ctrl+h
Then close the 'Customize' window
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Step 4:
Download and open 'X-Mouse Button Control'.
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Step 5:
Add a new 'Application/Windows Profile'
Select: cnext.exe
Give it a name, such as 'CATIA'.
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Step 6:
Identify the mouse button that you wish to assign a shortcut to and from the drop down menu select: 'Simulated Keys (undefined)'.
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Step 7:
Use the instructions to enter the custom keyboard shortcut and then click 'OK'.
To enter 'Ctrl+H', type: {CTRL}H
To enter 'Ctrl+J', type: {CTRL}J