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I use 3d graphics software that has you press middle mouse button to pan around. Pressing and holding the middle mouse button for longer periods of time unfortunately puts a lot a strain on my wrist.

I heard something about some feature where you can press a button and keep the middle mouse button down until you press it again.

I don't know if it's software programmable or it's available on some mice with dedicated button. If so what are some examples of mice that support this feature?

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    Do you want to make your middle mouse button 'sticky', or maybe shift that function to a foot pedal? Which distro do you use, and which version number? Some adaptive and assistive technology apps require a specific release, or a specific desktop. Please add this info to your question by clicking edit. Please do not click Add Comment, but instead use edit.
    – K7AAY
    Commented Oct 29, 2019 at 21:43
  • Use a keyboard shortcut to replace holding the mouse: superuser.com/questions/111017/…
    – DrMoishe Pippik
    Commented Oct 30, 2019 at 0:16
  • You might want to look into using autohotkey: autohotkey.com I'm not familiar enough to write a script for it, but maybe this comment will inspire someone else to answer with an ahk script that will solve your problem.
    – SyntaxVoid
    Commented Oct 31, 2019 at 15:22

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If you are willing, switch to a Logitech M535 BlueTooth Mouse. It installs the Logitech software.

The middle button locks (one click) by default. Excellent mouse

Also (now at a Client) a Logitech M215 USB Mouse (and Keyboard) works the same way. Click the middle button to lock and pan around

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