Familiarize yourself with the Status Line (file operations), Shelf (tabbed tool icons), Toolbox (selection and transform tools), and the Channel Box/Layer Editor for object properties.

If you are new to Maya 2015, focus on mastering the core interface elements:

Features integrated tools from the NEX plugin, including the Multi-Cut tool , refined Beveling algorithms, and Quad Draw for fast retopology.

Became the primary renderer, offering high-fidelity visual quality with support for advanced shading, lighting, and ambient occlusion.

Press F1 or use the Help Menu to access the Autodesk Maya 2015 Documentation, which includes "What's New" guides and one-minute startup movies. Helpful Learning Resources

Download the Maya Bonus Tools 2015 for automated UV unwrapping and other productivity scripts.

Autodesk Maya 2015 introduced several major features that revolutionized the 3D pipeline, including the procedural effects engine, the XGen hair and fur system, and Viewport 2.0 as the default renderer. Key Features and Updates in Maya 2015