I developed a script to help make the process of animating much easier and more manageable. Working with the parameter collector you can use this script to copy parameter data values or keep track of them and even save tham off for reuse later. The script is available at
http://patrickomogbeme.com/downloads/scripts/ParameterManager.ms
I created a page for it at http://articles.patrickomogbeme.com/3ds-max/maxscript/5/
I hope you will find it useful.