3Dconnexion Plugin for Unreal Editor

3Dconnexion - Code Plugins - Apr 24, 2024

Leverage your creativity: 3Dconnexion devices make your 3D creation workflows more intuitive, immersive and swift.

  • Supported Platforms
  • Supported Engine Versions
    5.4
  • Download Type
    Engine Plugin
    This product contains a code plugin, complete with pre-built binaries and all its source code that integrates with Unreal Engine, which can be installed to an engine version of your choice then enabled on a per-project basis.
Unreal Engine and 3Dconnexion
Immersive, efficient real-time 3D creation

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Epic Games Unreal Engine and 3Dconnexion




Intuitive and fast navigation

Directly connect with virtual objects and environments while translating and rotating complex spaces.

  • Better understand your level/map/object design using flyover
  • Smooth, fast and precise 6-axis control
  • Explore player perspective with Walk Mode for inspecting/controlling
  • Directly control and move objects in your scene
  • Create a cinematic experience for your presentations.



Quick access to Unreal commands

Take advantage of the pre-set most-popular commands or customize your own.

  • Fast and easy focus on your object of interest with Fit function
  • Easily switch between speeds
  • Instant access to your Content Drawer
  • Direct access to object modifier modes and more.



Improved productivity and comfort

A better experience that provides you with more comfort at the same time.

  • Benefit from using both hands simultaneously
  • Unified experience / common interface across your 3D editing apps
  • Improve comfort and posture during long design hours.

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Note about Blueprint, Asset Browser and PiE Support

After installing the Plugin you can find detailed information in the readme that ships with the Plugin:

UE_5.4\Engine\Plugins\Marketplace\3Dconnexion\Source\ThirdParty\TDxWareSdk(Mac/Win)\

Note: The readme refers to the "TDxUnrealEditor" folder, instead you need to use the "3Dconnexion" folder.


Technical Details

Unreal Engine Navigation

  • Object Mode
  • Fly Mode
  • Target Camera Mode
  • Drone Mode
  • Walk Mode
  • Move Object (Directly control and move objects in your scene with the 3Dcontroller cap)
  • Auto Rotation Center
  • Selected Item Rotation Center
  • Horizon Lock
  • Rotation Lock

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Unreal Engine Views

  • Fit View
  • Standard Views
  • Custom Views

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Unreal Engine Tools

  • Environment-specific commands
  • Command icons
  • Radial Menus
  • Macros

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Code Modules:

  •  TDxUnrealEditor (Editor)


Number of Blueprints: 0

Number of C++ Classes: 12

Network Replicated: No

Supported Development Platforms: Windows 64-bit, macOS

Supported Target Build Platforms: Windows 64-bit, macOS

Documentation: Epic Games Unreal Engine and 3Dconnexion

Example Project: -


Important/Additional Notes: