Mouse zoom wheel on timeline.

Buba Kastorski · September 22nd, 2010, 05:00 PM

Logitech M305 works fine,

Peter Greis · September 29th, 2010, 01:25 PM

It sounds like some of you have Microsoft mice, particularly the Laser mouse series that don't have a problem with the wheel. Could anyone who has it working post what mouse driver they are using?

I'd like to see if it works with my troublesome Laser Mouse 6000.

Ken Jarstad · February 9th, 2011, 07:02 PM

I got tired of the lack of timeline zoom with my Micro$oft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000, found a Logitec wireless M505 on sale for $18.99 and now the timeline zoom works. No cord, four way scrolling and works properly. Recommended.

Roy Alexander · February 10th, 2011, 03:59 AM

WELL You learn something new every day. I'd never heard of the mouse wheel effecting a zoom in and out on the timeline of Vegas, so I tried it using my VMS10 and it works perfectly. I am presuming that users of Windows 7 are the ones having this problem With XP there does not seem to be a problem. Perhaps the problem lies with microsoft and not Sony, But what do I know? I have only one major grumble with Sony as far as Vegas VMS10 is concerned and that is the help. It is very good once you know what their outlandish terms mean in Simple English. For example I wanted to know how to move the whole video track to the right without the clips(events in their jargon) overlapping each other. It was just sheer luck that I discovered it was called Slipping all takes (Not moving all events). No wonder the Forum is full of queries. If you examine the contents of most threads I think you will find that the majority are questions of how to do things and not complaints of faults. Thank God for this forum, without it I would have given up on Vegas long ago.

Edward Troxel · February 10th, 2011, 08:14 AM

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I am presuming that users of Windows 7 are the ones having this problem With XP there does not seem to be a problem.

You would be presuming incorrectly. It's not a Windows error. It's a mouse driver error. The problem can also happen on XP.

Using the wheel is a great way for quickly zooming in or out of the timeline - been using it for 10 years now!

Roy Alexander · February 10th, 2011, 08:40 AM

I stand corrected in my assumption. I made the assumption as nobody with XP seems to have reported the trouble on this forum. Fortunately I have not got the problem and I have tried three different mice(Mouses). I would be interested to know from XP users if they have had the problem and how they cured it, if at all.

Richard Jones · February 10th, 2011, 02:22 PM

It's interesting that a similar thread has been running in the Sony Vegas forum at:-

Sony Creative Software - Forums - Vegas Pro - Video Messages

I'm using the Microsoft wireless mouse 5000 but have been unable to zoom in and out of the Timeline even though I have tried changing the mouse's properties shown in Control Panel. It's irritating as the mouse wheel used to make it so easy.

Richard

Ken Jarstad · February 10th, 2011, 10:27 PM

I've checked DVInfo, SCS forums and the Micro$oft support forums for several months. The problem is not consistent. Some folks have the problem with Micro$oft mice and some don't, no matter the hardware and software lineup. The Micro$oft mice are relegated to the junkbox.

Richard Jones · February 22nd, 2011, 08:36 AM

To complete my story, I've just bought another wireless mouse and this has solved the problem. Really annoying to be forced into doing this but at least this mouse does the zoom properly. Pity Microsoft couldn't get this right!

Richard

Ken Olson · May 29th, 2011, 12:21 AM

I'm using the "MS Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000" and have the same problem. I've always used Logitech mouse in the past, and this is my first time trying another brand. Back to Logitech it is.

Richard Green · May 29th, 2011, 01:39 AM

I don't think anyone has mentioned if the scroll wheel is working ok in other applications, for example can you scroll internet explorer or any other window for that matter. If it does then it's obviously not an O/S, or mouse problem.

RichardG

Richard Jones · May 29th, 2011, 04:20 AM

Yes, the Microsoft Mousescroll wheel works OK in other applications which seems to be Peter Gries' experience as well (see above). So are you suggestiong that it's not a Microsoft or Mouse Driver problem but one that lies within Vegas?

Richard

Richard Green · May 29th, 2011, 04:38 AM

Hi Richard,
I can't see how it can be a mouse problem or O/S if the mouse works ok elsewhere.
I can tell you that I have vegas 10c on xp and 10d on win 7 and my mouse scroll works fine on
both systems, and yes it does zoom the timeline in vegas.
Both mice are using the standard microsoft driver and both mice have "tails"! one is USB and one is PS2.
So not sure what your problem is, strange that it's ok in windows and other applications, I would suspect vegas or something in vegas, a plugin maybe which is conflicting with the driver.

If you are using intellipoint drivers I think there are different mouse profiles in the control panel, you could always try using the Basic Mouse setting.

Regards
Richard

Edward Troxel · May 29th, 2011, 06:11 AM

Richard and Richard, I personally *DO* think it's a driver issue. Even if it works in other programs, it could still be a driver issue. Otherwise, why would ANY mouse work in Vegas?

Richard Green · May 29th, 2011, 07:01 AM

Hi Edward,
Must be an issue between driver and application, but not neccessarily the drivers fault. I just
found this link, which makes interesting reading in particular method 5.
Microsoft Mouse inconsistent behavior of scroll wheel and button - Microsoft Answers

RichardG

September 22nd, 2010, 05:00 PM	#16
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	Logitech M305 works fine, __________________ I love this place!

February 9th, 2011, 07:02 PM	#18
Ken Jarstad Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 47	I got tired of the lack of timeline zoom with my Micro$oft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000, found a Logitec wireless M505 on sale for $18.99 and now the timeline zoom works. No cord, four way scrolling and works properly. Recommended. __________________ -=Ken=- - OS = Linux KDE Neon

February 10th, 2011, 10:27 PM	#23
Ken Jarstad Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 47	I've checked DVInfo, SCS forums and the Micro$oft support forums for several months. The problem is not consistent. Some folks have the problem with Micro$oft mice and some don't, no matter the hardware and software lineup. The Micro$oft mice are relegated to the junkbox. __________________ -=Ken=- - OS = Linux KDE Neon

February 22nd, 2011, 08:36 AM	#24
Richard Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woking, England Posts: 116	Re: Mouse zoom wheel on timeline. To complete my story, I've just bought another wireless mouse and this has solved the problem. Really annoying to be forced into doing this but at least this mouse does the zoom properly. Pity Microsoft couldn't get this right! Richard

May 29th, 2011, 12:21 AM	#25
Ken Olson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 92	Re: Mouse zoom wheel on timeline. I'm using the "MS Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000" and have the same problem. I've always used Logitech mouse in the past, and this is my first time trying another brand. Back to Logitech it is. __________________ www.YouTube.com/keningilbert www.CaptainKen.us

September 29th, 2010, 01:25 PM	#17
Peter Greis Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 41	It sounds like some of you have Microsoft mice, particularly the Laser mouse series that don't have a problem with the wheel. Could anyone who has it working post what mouse driver they are using? I'd like to see if it works with my troublesome Laser Mouse 6000.

February 10th, 2011, 03:59 AM	#19
Roy Alexander Major Player Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 354	WELL You learn something new every day. I'd never heard of the mouse wheel effecting a zoom in and out on the timeline of Vegas, so I tried it using my VMS10 and it works perfectly. I am presuming that users of Windows 7 are the ones having this problem With XP there does not seem to be a problem. Perhaps the problem lies with microsoft and not Sony, But what do I know? I have only one major grumble with Sony as far as Vegas VMS10 is concerned and that is the help. It is very good once you know what their outlandish terms mean in Simple English. For example I wanted to know how to move the whole video track to the right without the clips(events in their jargon) overlapping each other. It was just sheer luck that I discovered it was called Slipping all takes (Not moving all events). No wonder the Forum is full of queries. If you examine the contents of most threads I think you will find that the majority are questions of how to do things and not complaints of faults. Thank God for this forum, without it I would have given up on Vegas long ago.

February 10th, 2011, 08:40 AM	#21
Roy Alexander Major Player Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 354	I stand corrected in my assumption. I made the assumption as nobody with XP seems to have reported the trouble on this forum. Fortunately I have not got the problem and I have tried three different mice(Mouses). I would be interested to know from XP users if they have had the problem and how they cured it, if at all.

February 10th, 2011, 02:22 PM	#22
Richard Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woking, England Posts: 116	It's interesting that a similar thread has been running in the Sony Vegas forum at:- Sony Creative Software - Forums - Vegas Pro - Video Messages I'm using the Microsoft wireless mouse 5000 but have been unable to zoom in and out of the Timeline even though I have tried changing the mouse's properties shown in Control Panel. It's irritating as the mouse wheel used to make it so easy. Richard

May 29th, 2011, 01:39 AM	#26
Richard Green Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 60	Re: Mouse zoom wheel on timeline. I don't think anyone has mentioned if the scroll wheel is working ok in other applications, for example can you scroll internet explorer or any other window for that matter. If it does then it's obviously not an O/S, or mouse problem. RichardG

May 29th, 2011, 04:20 AM	#27
Richard Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woking, England Posts: 116	Re: Mouse zoom wheel on timeline. Yes, the Microsoft Mousescroll wheel works OK in other applications which seems to be Peter Gries' experience as well (see above). So are you suggestiong that it's not a Microsoft or Mouse Driver problem but one that lies within Vegas? Richard

May 29th, 2011, 04:38 AM	#28
Richard Green Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 60	Re: Mouse zoom wheel on timeline. Hi Richard, I can't see how it can be a mouse problem or O/S if the mouse works ok elsewhere. I can tell you that I have vegas 10c on xp and 10d on win 7 and my mouse scroll works fine on both systems, and yes it does zoom the timeline in vegas. Both mice are using the standard microsoft driver and both mice have "tails"! one is USB and one is PS2. So not sure what your problem is, strange that it's ok in windows and other applications, I would suspect vegas or something in vegas, a plugin maybe which is conflicting with the driver. If you are using intellipoint drivers I think there are different mouse profiles in the control panel, you could always try using the Basic Mouse setting. Regards Richard Last edited by Richard Green; May 29th, 2011 at 04:52 AM. Reason: missed a point

May 29th, 2011, 06:11 AM	#29
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Re: Mouse zoom wheel on timeline. Richard and Richard, I personally DO think it's a driver issue. Even if it works in other programs, it could still be a driver issue. Otherwise, why would ANY mouse work in Vegas? __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

May 29th, 2011, 07:01 AM	#30
Richard Green Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 60	Re: Mouse zoom wheel on timeline. Hi Edward, Must be an issue between driver and application, but not neccessarily the drivers fault. I just found this link, which makes interesting reading in particular method 5. Microsoft Mouse inconsistent behavior of scroll wheel and button - Microsoft Answers RichardG