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Part III: Modeling Basics

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You can learn more details on working with the Ribbon interface in Chapter 1, “Exploring the Max Interface.” n
When expanded, the Graphic Modeling Tools tab shows several panels of tools. Each of these panels can be
separated from the Ribbon and floated independently. You also can rearrange the panels by dragging them
to a new position. If the icons displayed within a panel don’t fit, a small downward-pointing arrow offers
access to the additional tools.
All the panels and tools that make up the Ribbon are adaptable and change depending on the subobject
mode you select. Only the relevant tools are visible, which saves space and makes it easier to locate the tool
you want to use.
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If you don’t like the layout of the tools in the Ribbon, you can customize your own panels of tools, which is cov-
ered in Chapter 4, “Customizing the Max Interface and Setting Preferences.” n

FIGURE 14.1
The Ribbon holds several panels of modeling tools.
Modeling Ribbon Graphite Modeling Tools

If you right-click the Ribbon’s title bar, you can access a pop-up menu of options to hide and show different
tabs and panels. There is also a Ribbon Configuration that includes options for customizing the Ribbon,
loading and saving custom configurations, and switching to a vertically oriented Ribbon.

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