What's the fastest way to only get render elements?

[MANUEL_MOUSIOL]

Sometimes I need additional render elements. In the settings I turn off lights and shadows and the gi and hit render . But I'm wondering if there is a better way to just render out the elements and get fastest theren speed .
any insights?

[trick]

The fastest way I know of: http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/rendermask

[MANUEL_MOUSIOL]

ThanksT hank does it actually do in terms of settings?

[trick]

It temporarily changes rendersettings and materials to render out masks as fast as can be. Afterwards the scene is as before.