Overall the programs are pretty similar but a couple things irk me. If it isn't achievable in Maya maybe there are plugins which do these? * Is there a way to replace marquee tool with lasso (and still be able to select by clicking) * Is there something that makes deleting components easier? (Not being able to remove…
2. There's the Edit Mesh > Delete Edge/Vertex that does it a bit different from the regular delete. This command will also remove connected vertices if you were to use it on an edge.
For 2. Try to get used to the right click marking menus. For deleting an edge with its vertices you usually just shift right click and drag to the left. This way of accessing tools is also the fastest way to model stuff, although it requires you to be in the right component mode to get the right tools. ( Like you have to…