Interface Basics
Learning objectives
You will learn how to:
■ Log into the system and start Alias.
■ Arrange windows.
■ Use tools and tool options.
■ Customize shelves and marking menus.
■ Tumble, track, and dolly the view.
■ Use the Object Lister window to understand the model.
Introduction
Before you begin working in Alias, you should spend some time learning how
Alias represents the scene and the model (both externally and internally), and
how you use menus and tools to create and edit model data.
Installing the tutorial courseware files
Each tutorial in this book is based on an Alias wire file, which contains the
material you need to learn the tools, skills, and concepts in the tutorial. These
files are required to complete the Learning Alias and Technical Surfacing
tutorials.
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