Watch the first video on the website under tutoials. It explains the UI and afterwards all become clear.
I hated it too when i tried to use my "generic knowlage" to try and learn it by trial and error. However, once i watched that video it was sooo easy (just.. different) I now PREFER its interface to all of them, max, truespace, hexagon, ac3d. I also think the blender controls are very efficient (esp. modelling and animation) compared to many others.
Watch the video and you will wonder why you found it so hard.
I hated it too when i tried to use my "generic knowlage" to try and learn it by trial and error. However, once i watched that video it was sooo easy (just.. different) I now PREFER its interface to all of them, max, truespace, hexagon, ac3d. I also think the blender controls are very efficient (esp. modelling and animation) compared to many others.
Watch the video and you will wonder why you found it so hard.