2016

Autodesk Maya 2016 Basics Guide
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Tip
All commands that are entered into the Command Line are saved in a buffer.
Using the Up and Down Arrow keys, you can scroll back and forth through
the existing commands. Pressing the Enter key executes the listed command.
FIGURE 1-32
Script Editor button
Viewing the Help Line
At the very bottom of the interface is the Help Line, as shown in Figure 1-33. Within this line, Maya lists
instructions that it expects to happen next based on the selected tool or mode. If you’re stuck on what to do
next, take a look at the Help Line.
FIGURE 1-33
Help Line
Lesson 1.5-Tutorial 1: Play an Animation
1. SelectFile,OpenSceneandopentheBilliardballs.mbfile.
Thisfileincludesasimplean ima te dscene.
2. Clickonthetimemarke rintheTimeSlideranddragittotheleft.
Theobjectsinthescenewillmoveastheframesareincreas ed .Aframeofth eanimatio n 
sequenceissho
wninFigure1‐34.