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I'm running a Mac OS 10.5.2 and XP Pro via fusion so that I can use AutoCAD. I am used to using a specific mouse (Logitech MX 700, MX 518) for AutoCAD and I would like to start using the Nostromo n52 game controller as well to help improve ease of use and efficiency with AutoCAD. I do not need the Nostromo for Mac and I only need basic mouse functions for Mac. I have found that Mac takes over all of the USB drives. If I want to use a USB device for XP and only for XP, it must be Mac compatible or have Mac drivers available. I have tried to install both from XP, but if Mac doesn't recognize it first then it's a no go. Is there any way to bypass the Mac OS when it comes to USB devices.
I've tried USB X Overdrive, but it seems to have problems with Leopard. I don't think it has been updated to handle Leopard. It recognizes less than half of the keys on the Nostromo and only 6 of the 8 buttons on the MX 518. Mac was able to use the Logitech drivers for the MX 700 to recognize all the buttons on the 700 except the scroll wheel button. That's a pretty important button in AutoCAD - operates the pan function. USB X Overdrive was able to fix the scroll wheel button for the 700, but I'm still left short handed. The 700 is no longer made or available and the one I have is pretty old and on it's last leg.
How can I use MS XP specific USB peripherals in XP via fusion that aren't compatible with MAC 10.5.2?
I guess I could wait for USB X Overdrive to come out with an update to handle 10.5, but I guess I've never been known for my patience.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Especially by my boss since I've wasted countless hours at work trying to figure this out.
Thanks,
Robert
I've tried USB X Overdrive, but it seems to have problems with Leopard. I don't think it has been updated to handle Leopard. It recognizes less than half of the keys on the Nostromo and only 6 of the 8 buttons on the MX 518. Mac was able to use the Logitech drivers for the MX 700 to recognize all the buttons on the 700 except the scroll wheel button. That's a pretty important button in AutoCAD - operates the pan function. USB X Overdrive was able to fix the scroll wheel button for the 700, but I'm still left short handed. The 700 is no longer made or available and the one I have is pretty old and on it's last leg.
How can I use MS XP specific USB peripherals in XP via fusion that aren't compatible with MAC 10.5.2?
I guess I could wait for USB X Overdrive to come out with an update to handle 10.5, but I guess I've never been known for my patience.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Especially by my boss since I've wasted countless hours at work trying to figure this out.
Thanks,
Robert