Monaco – 03 August 2026 – 3Dconnexion announces a new, fully optimized integration with Bentley Systems’ MicroStation. Available with the release of MicroStation 2026, the new solution enables users to experience a dramatically enhanced 3D navigation workflow powered by 3Dconnexion devices — engineered specifically to handle the demands of large-scale infrastructure models.
Widely used for the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, including transportation networks, utilities, and large industrial facilities, MicroStation relies on high performance, capable to meet the requirements of large datasets.
Through close engineering collaboration, 3Dconnexion and Bentley Systems have delivered a high-performance navigation solution capable of effortless, precise, and responsive control — even in data-rich models. Users can now navigate extensive infrastructure projects intuitively and reliably at every scale with the SpaceMouse.
“We are proud to have offered our engineering resources to provide a high-performance SpaceMouse navigation experience to users of the global leader’s infrastructure applications,” said Antonio Pascucci, CEO of 3Dconnexion. “MicroStation users work on some of the world’s most technically complex and large-scale infrastructure projects. Our new solution ensures that SpaceMouse navigation is fluid and precise, regardless of model size, enabling engineers and designers to stay fully immersed in their design intent throughout the modelling and review process.”
With a SpaceMouse, MicroStation users experience:
- Smooth, reliable, real-time navigation in complex models
- Precise 6-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) control for simultaneous panning, zooming, and rotating
- Easy navigation behaviour adjustment based on workflow needs
- Instant access to MicroStation tools directly from the device buttons
This enables engineers to inspect geometry, review designs, and validate spatial relationships more efficiently than ever before. Moreover, delegating the navigation to the SpaceMouse creates a two-handed workflow that significantly reduces repetitive strain while increasing speed, accuracy, and overall productivity.
The enhanced 3Dconnexion integration is available starting with MicroStation 2026. Users can access the full performance benefits by updating to the latest version of MicroStation and installing the latest 3Dconnexion driver.
More information can be found here.
About 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion is the leading provider of advanced 3D input devices designed to improve the experience and ergonomics for engineers, architects, and digital content creators worldwide.
About Bentley Systems
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