To ensure the lessons work as described, do these steps before beginning:

1. If you have not already done so, download the lesson files from http://www.autodesk.com/maya-tutorials. Copy the Getting Started 2012 Lesson Files zip file to your local drive and unzip the folder.
2. Select File > Set Project and set the GettingStartedMaya2012LessonData\Fur directory as your Maya project. For more information, see Downloading the lesson files and setting the Maya project.
3. Select the Rendering menu set. Unless otherwise noted, the directions in this chapter for making menu selections assume you’ve already selected the Rendering menu set
4. If you don’t see a Fur menu, perform these additional steps:
   • Select Window > Settings/Preferences > Plug-in Manager.
   • In the Plug-in Manager, locate the Fur plug-in (Fur.mll) and turn on the loaded checkbox. Wait for the check mark to appear in the checkbox, then close the Plug-in Manager. You can set the Fur plug-in to auto load so that it automatically loads each time the Maya application is launched. The Fur menu will appear to the right of the Paint Effects menu.