Softimage is just as old as maya and max. XSI is just a revamped and improved version of Softimage|3D. Maya is old in the way it works. No preview or interactivity on tools, can't handle much before it crashes. You need to know MEL to work with Maya to it's fullest.
Mel helps somewhat but usually the python documentation is well documented and the mel knowledge helps when converting maya commands to pythonic terms.
rooster, I'll dig up the appropriate mel tonight. Not sure it was actually only mel, as I was entering a command in a windows cmd, with the machines IP.
Firstly, just wanted to say this is my first post on Polycount. I've been trying all week to make models and stuff for the game Team Fortress 2, to not much avail. And since such amazing additions to the game came from this community, I figured you guys would be a much greater help. Also, I'm not an absolute newbie. I know…