: 3ds Max 2010 introduced "Global Quality Knobs" to simplify complex rendering settings, making it easier for users to toggle between draft and high-quality renders.
: A new scene management tool allowed users to group complex objects into containers, facilitating better collaboration and performance in large production pipelines. Professional and Community Perspectives 3ds-max-2010
: New viewport label menus were added, allowing users to switch views and shading modes more quickly with a simple left-click. Viewport anti-aliasing also saw notable improvements. : 3ds Max 2010 introduced "Global Quality Knobs"
“It seemed as though Maya was getting all of the attention lately, but after seeing this new version... have no fear my friends: the Autodesk gang has definitely not forgotten about the Max users.” MacTech.com · 16 years ago Viewport anti-aliasing also saw notable improvements
Reviewers and users generally found the 2010 release to be a major step forward, particularly for modelers who had previously relied on third-party plugins.