Loco Lesson zero - Absolute beginners? 
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To make sure everyone using the same nomenclature and understanding, the following is all I think you need to read before starting this Tutorial. It is not much and is well worth reading a second time, even if you are experienced - it always reveals something new.

The rest will be introduced as we come to it.

Go to the 3D canvas help text:

"Getting started with 3D canvas" - read this page, the link to "Navigation Control", "Mouse Navigation", "Edit Control" and "Mouse Editing".

Next read and understand (and do) the "Tutorials" :

1. 3D Canvas Basics
2. Resizing Objects
3. Using the Scene Hierarchy (also read the section of the same name)

Finally under "Menus, Toolbars and other Options", read as much as you can, pay particular attention to:

1. "Component Menu"
2. "Using alternate keyboard functions"
3. the "primary toolbar" constraint and orientation modes - then experiment by moving objects with the various orientation modes or constraints switched on.

You should now be able to:

1. add and manipulate objects within groups in a scene, using the controls, mouse and keyboard.
2. understand the hierarchy concept and group positioning.
3. be able to access all menus and toolbar options.

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