You could just use alt+x for xray mode. Or apply a material with 0%opacity to the model and see it in wireframe all the time. Or, set some keygframes and have the opacity of the material in diferent values for diferent frames. 100%opacity at frame 1 50%opacity at frame 2 0% opacity at fame 3 and cycle through the frames.
Aside from the useful selection tools, I would highly recommend optimize. It allows you to collapse edges and target weld verts in one tool. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwkJcnD5bAY"]3DSMax - QuickTips # 2 - Optimize vs Target Weld - YouTube[/ame] By the way, where the hell is the delete and remove hotkeys? Like…