Google 3d WhareHouse

Get your models here

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/
1. open them with sketchup-
and file/ export/ 3d model as obj
you can open obj in maya-

2. To open the OBJ in maya
file / import / -- > Locate file

3. If the obj option is not available
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go to
Window / settings preferences/ plugin manager/ scroll down until you see obj
load it-
close the window and repeat step 2

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to move objects in maya
click on the object- it should turn green-

hot keys-
w = move
e = rotate
r = scale

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to move around in the workspace [change your viewing angle + distance]-
you need a 3 button mouse-

for PC hold Atl and press each mouse button one at a time- as u press move the mouse and you can navigate the workspace.

It should be the apple key on macs