3DxNLServer
3DxNLServer is the configuration and driver service for 3Dconnexion's line of 3D input devices including SpaceMouse, SpacePilot, SpaceNavigator and similar six-degree-of-freedom controllers. The server runs in the background on macOS and translates physical input from these devices into control signals for compatible applications such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Blender, SolidWorks, Cinema 4D and other professional design software. It handles device calibration, button remapping, preferences and driver updates for the entire 3Dconnexion peripheral ecosystem.
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1 suggestion3Dconnexion's release notes from early 2024 reference ARM64 support for Cinema 4D plugins, but provide no explicit confirmation that 3DxNLServer itself has been updated to a native Apple Silicon build. The last documented update to 3DxNLServer was version 1.4.4 in February 2023, now over two years old. To confirm whether a native build is available, contact 3Dconnexion support directly or check their macOS download page for the latest 3DxNLServer installer—look for any mention of "Universal Binary", "ARM64" or "Apple Silicon" in the version description. If you currently use a 3D input device with this Mac, testing the latest installer on your system will quickly show whether it runs natively. Given that the app has not been actively updated since 2023 and the September 2028 macOS 28 deadline approaches, reaching out to 3Dconnexion now to confirm their roadmap for Apple Silicon native support is prudent, particularly if your workflow depends on these devices.
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