Is there a Button 3/Scroll Ball feature?

Will this Magic Trackpad work with CAD/3D Modeling apps to provide Orbit and Zoom In/Out functionality, same as the Button 3/Scroll-ball with standard mouse? This is why I had to return the Magic Mouse. Being able to quickly orbit about models and zoom in/out with the middle button/track-ball instead of clicking on the tool is a major time saver and far easier to perform.

• Asked by Darryl R from San Clemente
• Sep 15, 2010
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Magic Track Pad button feature.

Is the button mechanical or touch "tap" sensor ?

• Asked by Mark P from Bridgeton
• Jul 27, 2010
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Emulating mouse scroll wheel and wheel button click? And.. Trackpad click-lock for dragging with one finger?

I use SketchUp and use a two-button and scroll-wheel/button mouse. The center wheel controls zoom, but is also a button and when clicked controls orbit/pan/etc. Major workflow requirement. Does the Magicpad emulate this in any way?

ALSO! Majorly important for using the pad with one hand.. My Win laptop has a feature/option (in accessibility options, I believe) that allows you to double-tap to grab a window or object, and the grab locks the click-down action until you click a second time to release it. i.e. You can double tap to start a drag, then pick up your finger and move the item as necessary, then tap again to finish the move. no need to hold your thumb and twist your hand around to move the other finger. I use this a lot. Is this an option as well?

• Asked by Don E from Portland
• Jun 6, 2011
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Click on scroll button?

I usually use the scroll as a button, pressing it on web browsers to open a link in a new tab. How can I do the same with Magic trackpad?

• Asked by Margarita S from Bogota
• Sep 18, 2010
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Sleep vs Power Button--how to choose?

I know my trackpad goes to sleep when the computer does. I'm wondering about getting maximum battery life--when to use the power button vs. just letting it sleep. I have seen answers advising power button use when the computer will be inactive for "an extended period", but does that mean hours, or days? If I were going on vacation I would use the power button, but what about overnight?

• Asked by Simone P from Takoma Park
• Oct 17, 2012
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Is the device programmable? My Microsoft mouse has a "back" button, which i require. Can a single gesture be programmed to be a "back" button?

• Asked by Samuel K from Seattle
• Dec 29, 2010
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Does it provide 3 button functionality for X11 (left, middle, right)?

X11 users need left, middle and right clicks.
The mighty mouse does not provide this intrinsically;
you have to install an application like MagicPrefs.
Does the Magic Trackpad support it?

• Asked by Jeffrey F from Ann Arbor
• Jul 27, 2010
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How does the battery life compare to the magic mouse? I like the feature set better and wish Apple would add many of the gestures to the mouse.

• Asked by Scott K from Boulder
• Jul 27, 2010
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Is there a shortcut to the dashboard?

as in the side buttons on the mouse. i found it very annoying that i did not have a way to do it on my track pad on my laptop.

• Asked by Leah L from Edmonton
• Aug 9, 2010
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Do the multi-touch features of the Magic Trackpad work on older iMac 24/SD models? I have purchased iMac Dec. 2007, that was Mac OSX 10.5.8 at time?

Sales person sold Magic trackpad to me yesterday, but I am not able to see my iMac have anyway to make this work, please advise?
thanks

• Asked by Angell R from Diablo
• Mar 8, 2012
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