A customizable collection of tools located directly below the status line, useful for storing tools and frequently-used items.

• Shelves
• Select actions on a shelf
• Change the display of shelves
• Add a tool, action, or Maya script to a shelf
• Edit the contents of a shelf
• Make a shelf button for a script
• Create, rename, rearrange, or delete a shelf
• Create an Artisan tool shelf
• Use a custom name or icon for a shelf item
• Edit the MEL or Python script associated with a shelf item