Getting Used to Autodesk Maya 2013 Part 1
The Window at a Glance
The
Autodesk Maya 2013 interface can at times be intimidating, but I will be taking
it apart into easier understand pieces. These are the basic features that you
need to know in order to continue. More parts will be introduced to you as the
blog progresses.
The Workspace
The workspace is the center window where you
will spend the most time working. Your objects are visible in the workspace and
can be manipulated in 4 panels:
- Perspective (3D representation of an object)
- Front (2D representation of an object)
- Side (2D representation of an object)
- Top (2D representation of an object)
These panels can be toggled or switched by using
the
space bar and hovering your cursor over the panel you want. To change from wireframe (just lines) to shaded (having color) switch between button 4 for wireframe and button 6 for shaded on your keyboard, and to change from smooth to normal or more straight edged, use button 1 for normal and button 3 for smooth on your keyboard.
space bar and hovering your cursor over the panel you want. To change from wireframe (just lines) to shaded (having color) switch between button 4 for wireframe and button 6 for shaded on your keyboard, and to change from smooth to normal or more straight edged, use button 1 for normal and button 3 for smooth on your keyboard.
The Channel Box
· The Channel Box says the name of the object as well as displays the translate, rotate, and scale values of that object. You can change the name of the object from here or any of the values seen. The Channel Box gives you information like the shape node's name and history or past actions in the "INPUTS" area towards the bottom of the Channel Box.
three nodes per object: one for the dimensions, one shape node,
and one node for shading. You will not mess with these for some
time, but they are nice to know.*
Hi. I was wondering if there was any clear or specific feature on Autodesk Maya that is different from Autodesk AutoCad. I have experience with AutoCad and was thinking about the studying animation and rigging. Do you have any recommendations (sites,advice,etc.) for someone like me?
ReplyDeleteI personally have no experience in Autodesk AutoCad. Here is an article that may or may not be of use to you: http://animation.about.com/od/faqs/f/Whats-The-Difference-Between-Autocad-And-Other-3d-Programs.htm.
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