Mesh

Creates a new model in the 3D View based on the predefined sculpt templates. Default models include: Basic Head, Bull, Cube, Plane, Reptile, Sphere, and Tree Stump.

Curves

Creates a pre-built curve based on pre-defined geometric shapes. Default curves in the menu include: Circle, French Curve, Square, and Straight Line.

Camera

Creates a new camera. To edit a new camera's properties you select it in the Object List and then edit its properties in the Properties window.

Lights

Creates a new light. The light options are: Directional, Point, and Image Based. A Directional light is the default light for the 3D View. Select the light in the Object List and then edit its properties using the Properties window.

Materials

Creates a new material. The default material types are: Mudbox Material, Simple Blinn, Lit Sphere Material, and CgFX-based Material. Select a material in the Object List to edit its properties using the Properties window.

Selection Set

Creates a selection set composed of the selected faces and objects. The selection set appears in the Object List and selects the associated items when selected.

Create and edit lights

Create and apply materials