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Autodesk Maya 2016 Basics Guide
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Tip
You can also enter += and a number to add that amount to the current
value. For example, typing +=2 in an attribute field for a Radius value of
5.0 changes it to 7.0. You can also use -=, *= and /= to subtract,
multiply and divide relative values.
FIGURE 1-22
Channel Box settings
Locking Attributes
Locked attributes cannot be changed. You can lock an attribute by selecting it and choosing the Lock Selected
menu command from the Channels menu. Locked attributes will be appear “grayed out,” as shown in Figure 1-
23. Unlock any locked attributes using the Channels, Unlock Selected menu command.
FIGURE 1-23
Locked attributes in the Channel Box
Adding and Deleting Layers
The Layer Editor, shown in Figure 1-24, divides the scene elements up into layers, making them easy to show
and hide. Clicking the Create a New Layer button in the Layer Editor creates a new layer. You can give each
layer a name, display type, and color. Delete layers using the Layers menu. Deleting a layer does not delete its
objects. At the top of the Layer Editor are options for creating Display and Render layers. Render layers are
discussed in Chapter 14.