Maya 3D: Zero to Hero/Base Command Overview

Let's make a quick overview of the basic command needed, for further learning I recommend watching the shortcut list in resources. Navigation You can navigate inside the 3d view using the ALT button and the mouse: ALT + MouseLeft = Rotate view ALT + MouseMiddle = Pan ALT + MouseRight = Zoom Selection Select with MouseLeft, using SHIFT it's possible to add or subtract objects from the selection, CTRL will deselect only while SHIFT+CTRL will have the opposite effect allowing only to select. There are various modes to selection based un what you desire to select: F8 will toggle between Object Mode where you select whole objects and whatever mode where you previously in. F9 enters Vertex Mode where you select the single points the form the 3d object F10 enters Edge Mode where you select the linees colligating vertex to each other F11 enters Face Mode where you select the faces described by the edges F12 enters UV Mode which is used for textures Edit That's easy, just remember QWERTY Q is the normal selection tool W will let you move things around E is for rotating R for scaling The others are unimportant for now, let's go with a quick tutorial so we don't get too bored. Resources Shortcuts List