oh, using shift and ctrl when adjusting values was a new one for me :D one thing that i use very often is that i isolate objects, here's a nice script that isolate the selected objects, i've put this script on the i button, and it's toggles isolate select on and off. saves me a lot of time $currentPanel = `getPanel…
Have a look in the Max vs. Maya thread, it has some great tips and scripts you might find useful. My tips are: Get familiar with the MiddleMouseButton! Whenever using a extrude, bevel, merge or whatever, I find it quicker to just apply it with default settings and changing the values in the channelbox afterwards. Instead…
I created some user marking menus for some of the functions that I use on a regular basis (and also made some very simple scripts for things like mirroring and instancing etc) Just stick em in your 'My Documents\maya\x.x\prefs\markingMenus' then goto Window > Settings/Preferences > Marking Menu Editor. You should see…