The 3ds Max Help (this document) gives you information about every aspect of 3ds Max. Each topic contains an overview discussion, typically preceded by a path annotation showing how to access the feature in 3ds Max, and followed by a "Procedures" section with steps for using a command or feature, and an “Interface” section detailing controls and parameters for the user interface.
New features are indicated in this help by the "New" icon shown at the beginning of this paragraph. This makes it easy to
see what's new in 3ds Max as you use the reference. You can also identify topics containing information on new features in 3ds Max using the Index. The "new feature" entry displays a list of topics describing new program features. The "changed feature"
entry displays a list of existing features that have changed in this release.
Keypresses, both individual and combination, are indicated in this document using a special text style. For example:
When you click a “book” icon on the Contents tab, the Topic pane on the right side immediately displays the introductory or first topic in that section.
Screen shots in this document typically show user interface colors that are easy to read. Other color sets for the user interface are available. You can choose them, or create your own, using the Colors tab on the Customize User Interface dialog.
This help system consists of compiled HTML pages. It is best viewed using Firefox 3 or Internet Explorer (IE7 or IE8).
Use the Navigation pane at the left of the browser window to get to information quickly. It contains tabs that let you use Contents, Index, or Search techniques to locate topics you need.
You can search through the documentation for words or combinations of words using the Search panel.
The title bar of a topic contains browse buttons and contextual links.
Use tools on the Favorites tab to create a set of topics you use often.
