To import and position the barrel

1. Open the scene named Mel_barrel.ma

   This file can be found in the GettingStartedMaya2012LessonData\MEL directory that you set as your Maya project.

   
2. Open the Script Editor by selecting Window > General Editors > Script Editor.
3. Select the barrel with the select tool.
4. In the Script Editor, type the following:

   Type exactly as below:

   rotate -r 0 0 90;
   

   The barrel is rotated 90 degrees about the Z axis.