object rendering

[bonus]

I wish it were possible to select only one or more objects to be rendered, leaving the rest in wireframe mode. This would save time working with heavy drawings, but most of all be useful to check the object's relation to surrounding elements.

[Travis]

b,

By grouping the target objects, and then entering the group, you can render only the objects inside the group. This won't, however, help with your wish to see the rendered items next to wireframes.

[CipesDesign]

One way to accomplish this is by the use of discreet layers, and then using the new stacked layer mode. If you have the layer option set to "show others" only the active layer will be rendered. Keep in mind also that although one mainstream use of layers is to separate different levels (or floors) of a building, there is nothing that prevents us from having more than one layer with the same "z" values.

CORRECTED: I should have said set to "gray others". Additionally, the other layers are not *exactly* wire frame. But give it a whirl, and see what you think...

[ 01-17-2006, 12:14 AM: Message edited by: CipesDesign ]

[bonus]

Thanks guys

What I'm looking for is something like the render tool, but applying directly on a unique object. It must be simple to handle without complicated splitting to different layers etc. The idea is to get an instant tool just for a quick check.

Just a wish for the future of a great software.