TrackIR 4 and XSI for animation?

[JimB]

Hi, I'm new here and recently bought a TrackIR 4 Pro to try and enhance my animation workflow within Softimage XSI.

I managed to use it "in a way", but am unable to integrate it properly into XSI as there are no drivers. I've also never written a driver in my life.

The only way I've been able to use it so far for realtime animation input is by swapping the unit to 'mouse control' and to drive a 3D object's rotation in two axes using Input Channels, but that means I'm not using the full capabilities. This device really has a lot of applications for animation at a very affordable price.

Does anyone have any tips so I can get to use all of the axes within my 3D app? I am willing to give writing a driver a go using the SDK, but have no idea where to start.

Thanks for taking the time to read.

Cheers,
Jim.

[JimB]

Someone sent me a Private Message, but when I go to my Inbox there's absolutely nothing there I'm afraid If you want to be more direct you can send me an email to jimmy5191 AT aol DOT com

Thanks,
Jim.

[VincentG]

You can download the latest OptiTrack SDK from the following location, as well as sample code.

http://www.naturalpoint.com/optitrack/s ... loads.html

[JimB]

Thanks Vincent.

Does that work with TrackIR?

Jim.

[VincentG]

You can use the TrackIR with the Optitrack SDK - we just don't have any support for that situation.