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Some basic concepts

Scripting in Maya

Lesson 1: Commands in MEL

 

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Preparing for the lessons

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

1. Select File > New Scene to create a new scene.
2. If you have not already done so, copy the GettingStarted folder from its installation location to your projects directory. Then, set the GettingStarted directory as your Maya project. For more information, see Copying and setting the Maya project.
3. Make sure the Construction History icon (below the menu bar) is on. (If it is turned off, it has a large X across it.)

   

4. Ensure that the interactive creation option for primitives is turned off by selecting Create > Polygon Primitives > Interactive Creation. The option is off when a check mark does not display beside the item’s name in the menu.
5. Ensure that the interactive creation option for surfaces is turned off by selecting Create > NURBS Primitives > Interactive Creation. The option is off when a check mark does not display beside the item’s name in the menu.