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User Interface

The 3ds Max user interface provides multiple ways to achieve the same goals. You can hide,

float on page 7761 or dock on page 7761 , resize and rearrange the user interface elements into

your own personal design. For more information, see

Customizing the User Interface on page

7475 .

See the topics referenced below for detailed information on the major elements of the user

interface.

See also:

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Menu Bar on page 7257

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Toolbars on page 7283

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Quad Menu on page 7300

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Status Bar Controls on page 7308

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Animation and Time Controls on page 7342

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Viewport Controls on page 7366

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Viewport Navigation on page 7378

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Command Panel on page 7422

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MAXScript Interface on page 7280

Additional Keyboard Commands

This topic describes some commands that are provided only as customizable

actions. You can assign them to a keyboard shortcut, a menu, or a button by

using the

Customize User Interface dialog on page 7489 .

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