Maya’s user interface was built from the ground up using a proprietary scripting language called Maya Embedded Language (MEL for short). As you work in the Maya UI, MEL scripts are executing in the background. Alias provides access to the MEL language to allow artists to further enhance their work.
The scripting tools are split into two tools, the Command Line and the Script Editor. Everything is text based so you can copy, paste, and delete as needed.
The Command Line
The Command Line is for entering single-line MEL commands (see Figure 9.1). Simply type the command you wish to execute into the Command Line and press Enter.
Figure 9.1 The Command ...
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