I just use F4 to turn on and off wireframe while keeping flat shaded :) But if you want to get a key bound to flat shading, it's pretty easy. Bring up the MAX script editor (MAXScript->MAXScript Editor...) and type the code in: Now there are a few ways to get that bound to a key, but the one I'd use is: * Select the code…
very easily explained and works like a charm! Although it doesn't cycle between wire frame and flat, it still saves me a headache. The main problem i have is when i go to wireframe and come out its smooth+highlights every time (rather than flat shaded)... but i just bound it to the ctrl+f3 and its a simple click!:) thanks…