Starts a guided tour of the interface that points out important elements and features. Ideal for users settling into Maya's UI for the first time.
Access the Intro to Basics, Intro to Modeling, Intro to Animation, and Intro to Lighting and Shading Interactive Tutorials. Ideal for users looking to learn Maya and 3D in a more fun, immersive way. Select View All Interactive Tutorials... to open the community AREA website in a separate browser and view all available tutorials.
| MEL Command Reference |
Loads an index of Maya Embedded Language (MEL) commands and scripts on your web browser. |
| Node and Attribute Reference |
Loads an index of Maya nodes and attributes on your web browser. |
| Autodesk Account |
Launches the Autodesk Account web site, where you can track and manage your Autodesk products, licensing, services, and benefits. |
| Release Notes Updates |
Launches the Maya Release Notes page on the Autodesk Knowledge Network where you can find the latest release notes for this version of Maya. |
| Support Center |
Launches the Autodesk Maya Support & Learning Overview page for the Autodesk Knowledge Network where you can access links to various levels of support available. |
| Report a Problem |
Launches the Report a Bug web site where you can report an issue with Maya. |
| Maya Ideas Community |
Launches the Maya Ideas forum, which lets you suggest and vote for ideas to improve Maya. |
| Join Product Research | |
| Desktop Analytics Program |
When using Maya, you automatically allow Maya to collect desktop analytics data. The first time you start the application, a dialog box displays to notify you of this. To disable data collection, select Desktop Analytics and disable the checkbox in the dialog box. |