Stuff Done:
-trying to find the zoom function as well as learn or of the commands
-I got rid of all the panels and looked through the file, edit, create, and select areas of the menu
-found a bunch of shortcuts
-the create area has...
-access to multiple auto generated shapes
-an option for poly model text creation
-also measuring tools
-some buttons will have boxes next to them, which when clicked allow you to access more settings
Problems:
-I still haven't found the zoom function
-I haven't been able to attach new panels to the work space
-there were lots of buttons that I couldn't figure out
Solutions:
-explore more and experiment
-look online
Stuff To Try Later:
-I've only looked at 4 of the 18 sections of the menu
Short Cuts:
-new scene = Ctrl N
-open scene = Ctrl O
-save = Ctrl S
-save as... = Ctrl Shift S
-undo = Ctrl Z
-redo = Ctrl Y
-repeat action = G
-cut, copy, & paste = Ctrl X, C, V
-duplicate = Ctrl D
-group = Ctrl G
-delete = Delete
-finish action = Enter
-select all = Ctrl Shift A
-deselect all = Alt D
-invert selection = Ctrl Shift I
-set selection focus to...
-all components = F8
-multiple components = F7-edge = F10
-face = F11
-vertex face = Alt F9
-UV = F12
-UV shell = Alt F12