Emilie Meyer
The Apple Magic Mouse is a sleek, aerodynamic piece of design with a smooth white polycarbonate multitouch panel. It has no scroll wheel, which can make panning in ArchiCAD a little tricky. However, there are ways to pan in ArchiCAD with a Magic Mouse. One way is to use the hand tool, which can be found in one of the toolbars. Pressing down the centre mouse button and dragging will allow you to pan. If you have a Mac Magic Mouse, which has no centre button, you can use the MagicPrefs app to get your centre button back for panning. Another method is to hold down the Option or Alt key and then roll the mouse wheel or Magic Mouse surface to pan.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Default behaviour | Scroll to Pan |
| Alternative behaviour | Zoom |
| Archicad version | 22, 23 |
| Magic Mouse version | Mac |
| Solution for missing scroll wheel | MagicPrefs |
| Alternative solution | Hold down the space bar while moving the mouse |
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What You'll Learn
Magic Mouse scrolling and panning
The Apple Magic Mouse is a sleek device with a smooth, multitouch panel that allows scrolling in all directions. However, it lacks a scroll wheel or a centre button, which creates an issue when trying to pan in Archicad.
By default, the Magic Mouse's scroll function in Archicad is set to the MAC OS recommended Pan. But if you're using an older version of Archicad, you may need to adjust some settings. In Archicad 22 and 23, for example, the Magic Mouse scrolling function is set to panning, and users need to hold down the "Option" or "Alt" key to zoom.
If you're using a Mac, one solution is to install a free third-party app called "MagicPrefs", which restores the centre button function for panning and allows the mouse to recognise gestures.
Another workaround is to use the hand tool for panning. In Archicad, this can be found in one of the toolbars or the Navigation area. Clicking on the hand tool icon and pressing down the mouse button will allow you to pan by dragging and releasing. The standard shortcut for panning is to press down the middle mouse button and drag and release.
Additionally, when working with the Mac version of Archicad, you can use keyboard commands by pressing the "Enter" or "Space Bar" keys to enter commands. Adjusting the "SPACEPANTIMEOUT" system variable can also modify how long you need to hold down the space bar to activate the pan feature.
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Using the hand tool
Panning in ArchiCAD with a Magic Mouse can be done using the hand tool. This tool can be found in one of the toolbars at the top of the screen. Clicking on the hand tool icon allows you to pan by pressing down the mouse button and dragging. The standard shortcut for this function is to press down the middle mouse button and drag.
However, the Magic Mouse does not have a centre button, which creates a problem when trying to pan in ArchiCAD. One solution is to install a third-party app such as MagicPrefs, which allows you to get your centre button back for panning and also set the mouse to recognize gestures.
Alternatively, you can hold down the Option or Alt key and roll the mouse wheel or Magic Mouse surface to pan. This method is recommended for Mac users. In ArchiCAD 22, the default behaviour of the scroll is the MAC OS recommended Pan, but this can be changed back to the legacy Zoom behaviour in System Preferences.
Another option is to hold down the space bar while moving the mouse to pan. This method may be useful when working remotely from a MacBook.
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Navigating with keyboard shortcuts
Navigating Archicad with keyboard shortcuts can be a quick and efficient way to move around your project. While the mouse is a standard tool for navigation, keyboard shortcuts can speed up your workflow and provide more precise control over your view.
One of the most basic navigation tools is the hand tool. This allows you to pan around your project by clicking and dragging. The standard shortcut for this tool is the middle mouse button. However, if you're using a Mac Magic Mouse, you might not have a centre button. In this case, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command or CTRL-Up Arrow or Down Arrow to navigate between stories.
Another way to navigate in Archicad is by using the Zoom function. While you can zoom by rolling the mouse wheel, you can also use the keyboard shortcut Option or Alt and then roll the mouse wheel or trackpad to scroll up, down, or sideways. This allows you to zoom in and out while keeping your desired point of focus fixed.
Additionally, if you're working on a Mac, you can hold down the space bar while moving your mouse to pan. This is a useful feature if you don't have a mouse with a middle wheel or a functioning scroll wheel. Adjusting the SPACEPANTIMEOUT system variable will let you change how long you need to hold down the space bar to activate the pan feature.
By utilising these keyboard shortcuts and navigation tips, you can efficiently move around your Archicad project, zoom in and out, and pan to the desired areas without relying solely on your mouse.
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Using Magic Mouse on Mac
If you have recently purchased a new Mac, your Magic Mouse should already be paired with your device. You can check if it is paired by looking under the power switch—if you see green, it is turned on and paired. You can also check by choosing the Apple menu, then System Settings, and clicking on Bluetooth.
To charge your Magic Mouse, connect it to your iMac using a USB-C Charge Cable.
The Magic Mouse has its own set of gestures, which you can enable and adjust in System Preferences. You can customize your mouse settings, such as tracking and scrolling speed, by clicking on Mouse in System Settings.
In Archicad, the default behaviour of the scroll is now the MAC OS-recommended Pan, but it can be changed back to the legacy Zoom behaviour in System Preferences. To pan in Archicad, you can use the hand tool and press the middle mouse button. If you are using a Mac Magic Mouse, which does not have a centre button, you can select the Pan option in Options > Work Environment > Mouse Constraints and Methods (Use wheel for pan and alt+wheel for zoom).
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Installing MagicPrefs
MagicPrefs is a toolbar application that enhances the functionality and configuration options of the Apple Magic Mouse. It is important to note that MagicPrefs is no longer under development and is not maintained anymore. It is also more than 5 years old, so it may not work with the newer versions of OS X.
To install MagicPrefs, you can download the latest version for free from MacUpdate. However, it is recommended to check the compatibility of the software with your operating system before installing, as it may not be compatible with newer versions of OS X.
Once you have downloaded the software, you can customise your Magic Mouse gestures. MagicPrefs allows you to bind a variable number of finger clicks and taps to functions like Middle Click, Hold Down Both Mouse Buttons, Spaces, Expose, and Dashboard. The MagicMenu gives you a holistic display of your Magic Mouse features. You can also configure the middle click and access additional features like the Dashboard and Expose.
The Tap Sensitivity feature allows you to control the taps on your Magic Mouse by using a slider to determine how hard you want to tap. MagicPrefs also includes a Tracking Speed feature, which increases the maximum available speed of your mouse cursor by an extra 25%.
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Frequently asked questions
The Magic Mouse does not have a centre button, which is usually used for panning. However, you can install 'MagicPrefs' to get the centre button back for panning. Alternatively, you can hold down the Option or Alt key and then roll the mouse wheel or surface to pan.
You can download MagicPrefs for free from the Apple Store.
You can use the hand tool by clicking on the icon and then pressing down the mouse button. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut by pressing down the middle mouse button and dragging.
You can pan on a Mac by holding down the space bar while moving the mouse.
You can change the settings by going to System Preferences and changing the behaviour of the Scroll to the legacy Zoom behaviour.
