Cool pointing device

[cadkiller]

Group;

Check out this device. If only it worked for a PC or if Revit worked on a Mac.

http://www.tactiva.com/index.html (http://www.tactiva.com/index.html)

[PeterJ]

If only it worked for a PC or if Revit worked on a Mac.

How compatible is the TactaPad?
The TactaPad communicates via USB and requires no special computer hardware except for a reasonably modern graphics card. The bundled driver allows it to be used as a replacement for the mouse with existing applications, as seen in our demo movies (http://www.tactiva.com/demo.html). Drivers for both Windows and OS X are in development. However, multiple simultaneous touches and use of different types of tactile feedback for different controls will require support from application developers.
So it does work, but....



Can I buy one?
No. The TactaPad is not available for sale. Tactiva is currently looking for a company to license the technology and bring the product to market.

How much will it cost?
Since the TactaPad is not in production, it is difficult to quote an exact price. Price will vary depending on the final feature set and dimensions. A rough estimate would be a retail price of about $1000.

Oh well....

[Andre Baros]

Very cool. I think they have some updated videos lately showing it being used for drawing.

Also, I think the default for turning off OSnaps is the left hand reaching across and slapping the right hand. ;)