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> Lesson 4: Components and attributes
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Introduction
Working with components is an important part of the workflow when working in Maya. Components describe objects at a more detailed level. As you edit the components of your classic temple, you will learn more about what is possible in Maya.
In this lesson you learn how to:
- Template objects in the scene.
- Understand the difference between objects and components.
- Edit objects at their component level.
- Assign surface material attributes
- Access the Attribute editor