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Lesson 4: Components and attributes

Lesson 4: Components and attributes

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Introduction

Working with components is an important part of the workflow when working in Maya. Components describe objects at a more detailed level. As you edit the components of your classic temple, you will learn more about what is possible in Maya.

In this lesson you learn how to:

• Template objects in the scene.
• Understand the difference between objects and components.
• Edit objects at their component level.
• Assign surface material attributes
• Access the Attribute editor