Command Panel
Everything you need to create, manipulate, and animate objects can be found in the Command panel running vertically on the right side of the UI (Figure 1-1). The Command panel is divided into tabs according to function. The function or toolset you need to access will determine which tab you need to click. When you encounter a panel that is longer than your screen, 3ds Max displays a thin vertical scroll bar on the right side. Your cursor also turns into a hand that lets you click and drag the panel up and down.
You will be exposed to more panels as you progress through this book. Table 1-2 is a rundown of the Command panel functions and what they do.
Table 1-2: Command panel functions
| Icon | Name | Function |
| Create panel ... |
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