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ell, here we are with a new version of Max, and the first ques-
tion on the minds of existing users is “Did the interface

change?” The answer is a gleeful “not much.” Most serious users
would rather go through root canal surgery than have their user
interface (UI) change, and although Discreet has learned and
respected this valued opinion, you’ll find some minor changes.

As you look around the new interface, you’ll see that everything is
still there but that Max has several clever, new additions. You may
find yourself saying, as you navigate the interface, “where did that
come from?” But, just like encountering a new house in your neigh-
borhood, over time you’ll become accustomed to the addition and
might even meet some new friends.

Why is the software interface so important? Well, consider this: The
interface is the set of controls that enables you to access the pro-
gram’s features. Without a good interface, you may never use many of
the best features of the software or spend a frustrating bit of time
locating it. A piece of software can have all the greatest features, but
if the user can’t find or access them, then the software won’t be used
to its full potential. Max is a powerful piece of software with some
amazing features, and luckily the interface makes these amazing
features easy to find and use.

The interface is all about making the features accessible, and in Max
you have many different ways to access the same command. Some of
these access methods are faster than others. This design is intentional
because it gives beginning users an intuitive command and advanced
users direct access. For example, to undo a command, you can choose
Edit ➪ Undo (requiring two mouse clicks), but as you gain more experi-
ence, you can simply click the Undo icon on the toolbar (only one
click); an expert with his hands on the keyboard will press Ctrl+Z with-
out having to reach for the mouse at all. All three of these methods
have the same result, but you can use the one that is easiest for you.

Has the Max interface succeeded? Yes, to a degree, but like most
interfaces, it always has room for improvement, and we hope that
each new version takes us closer to the perfect interface (but I’m still

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Learning the interface
elements

Previewing the menu
commands

Becoming familiar with
the toolbars 

Using the Command
Panel

Examining the Lower
Interface Bar

Interacting with the
interface

Getting help

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