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    Scene management

    Topics in this section
    • Organize objects
      You can use groups, sets, partitions, containers and layers to associate related objects in a scene.
    • Annotate and measure
      Adding notes, labels, and measurements to objects can assist with scene management.
    • Managing complex scenes
      Maya provides organizational features to help you manage complex scenes containing a lot of geometry.
    • Optimize scene size
      Several functions are available in Maya to decrease the size and complexity of your scene.

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