Some basic operations not working

Version 2.81a. Preference = Left selection not applying. Can only select with right. Ctrl + mouse scroll and Shift + mouse roll not working.  Can scroll only in and out. I have tripped a switch somewhere and can't find what it is. Tried 2 different mice, but same problems. Uninstalled and reinstalled Blender, same problems. Can you help?

  • Kent Trammell replied

    Are you saving your preferences explicitly?

  • Marilyn Berry(marilyn-berry) replied

    yes

  • Marilyn Berry(marilyn-berry) replied

    Left selection moves the 3D cursor around. It doesn't select.

  • Kent Trammell replied
    1. Did you download the official build of blender from blender.org?
    2. What's your operating system?
    3. Have you tried "Load Factory Preferences"?
  • Marilyn Berry(marilyn-berry) replied

    Yes. They are now giving 2.81a. I couldn't find straight 2.8. Windows 10. Yes, I tried loading factory preferences. No go with either the selection preference or the mouse operations. It is a bit awkward to have to select Ctrl + numpad value to move up and down.  I didn't try shutting off my computer and restarting. I am going to do that now...my fingers are crossed. 


  • Marilyn Berry(marilyn-berry) replied

    Preferences problem fixed after restart. Mouse thing is still non-working and frustrating. Oh well. Now I doubt that it is Blender. Many thanks.

  • Kent Trammell replied

    mmarilyn-berry Happy to help! :)