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Category:Interface

The Softimage interface is composed of several toolbars and panels surrounding the viewports that display the elements in your scene.

This image shows the default layout. You can choose other layouts from the View > Layouts menu, or create your own layouts as described in Customization (http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/custom_basics.htm).

A - Title bar	Displays the version of Softimage, your license type, and the name of the open project and scene.
B - Viewports	Lets you view the contents of your scene in different ways. You can resize, hide, and mute viewports in any combination. See Viewports (http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/viewing_Viewports.htm) and Working with Views (http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/views_WorkingwithViews.htm) for details.
C - Main menu bar	Displays menus containing commands for general operations such as managing files, editing, setting preferences, opening tools and editors in floating views, displaying elements, and accessing the documentation.
D - Main Toolbar	Contains commands and tools for different aspects of 3D work. Press 1 for the Model toolbar, 2 for Animate, 3 for Render, 4 for Simulate, and Ctrl+2 for Hair. You can also access these controls from the main menu bar.
E - Icons	Switch between toolbar and other panels, or choose viewport presets.
F - Main command panel (MCP)	Contains frequently used commands grouped by category. Switch between the MCP, KP/L (Keying Panel/Layers), and MAT (Material) panels using the tabs at lower right.
G - Lower interface controls	The controls at the bottom of the interface include a command box, script editor icon, the mouse/status line, the timeline, the playback panel, and the animation panel. See The Autodesk Softimage Interface (http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/interface_TheSOFTIMAGEXSIInterface.htm) for details.