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Chapter 1 ✦ Finding Your Way — Exploring the Max Interface
Using the Lower Interface Bar Controls
The last major interface element isn’t really an interface element, but just a collection of sev-
eral different sets of controls located along the bottom edge of the interface window. These
controls cannot be pulled away from the interface like the main toolbar, but you can hide
them using Expert Mode (Ctrl+X). These controls, shown in Figure 1-15, include the following
from left to right:
Figure 1-15: The Lower Interface Bar includes several sets of controls.
✦ Time Slider and Track Bar: The Time Slider, located under the viewports, enables you
to quickly locate a specific frame. The Track Bar displays all animation keys on a scale
of frames.
✦ Status Bar and Prompt Line: The Status Bar is below the Track Bar. It displays informa-
tion on the selected objects and includes some buttons. It also includes the Transform
Type-In fields. The Prompt Line is text located at the bottom of the window. It offers
information about the scene and describes what Max expects you to do next.
Time Slider
MAXScript Mini-Listener
Track Bar
Status BarPrompt Line
Key Controls Time Controls
Viewport Navigation Controls
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