Yes, I use "select object" instead the default one, another annoying default from MAX as swaps to unwanted selection modes. Anyway I don't think this affects the tendency that has Max to "move tool" mode even if you choose "select object" Q when coming from other modes. This is MAX 2017 but I think 2018 is the same and…
It is quite irritating as I don't want to move accidentally objects or sub objects when I want only select them The problem arise that even when I have the selection tool when I swap to another , extend or step build, as soon I leave the mode pressing the same button or the Q button instead selection it becomes move. Quite…
Looks like PolyTools.ms in the install folder sets the move tool in line 3556. I commented it out, and it seems to return to the previous tool like Select, Rotate, or Scale. You need to Run as Admin to edit the file, but I can't guarantee it won't break anything else.
afaik the only thing that happens if you press Q more then once is the drag selection method changes (rectangle marquee, lasso, paint, etc.), but that can be turned off by switching the hotkey to "Select Object". That said, I haven't tried Max 2018 yet, so no idea if it's any different in that version.