there is a very useful Unwrap tool that I found on scriptspot. Its a script for Max 9 and higher versions except 2011 but that tool is a great way to speed up your workflow. great and easy UI just fine. so check it out.

http://www.renderhjs.net/textools/

PS.
a further great tut I found Its a very long making of a dumpster but contain a lot of intermediate knowledge. so check this out as well.

http://cg.tutsplus.com/tutorials/autodes...t-gen-workflow/

An implemented second-rate idea is better than a good idea, which gathering dust in your brain.