Very true, I found that out by accidentOriginally posted by Pursuiter
Yes you can. While in the view you want to change go to "View >> Predefined bookmarks" and select the view you'd like.
Yes I have just discovered that. Thank you all for the responsesOriginally posted by 13th_resident
if you've got maya 7 you can use the little muniplator at the top right side of you work area. just click on the axis and you can move over to any view, including the back and bottom view.