Mesh Object VS Poly Object - Render Speed?

[Morne]

Hi all

I remember a few years ago, for viewport speed, it was recommended to convert all Mesh Objects to Poly Objects. That's great for viewport speed, but what about rendering with V-Ray?
Does it make any difference whatsoever for rendering speed, to convert everything to poly from mesh?

(I'm not talking about proxies)

[vlado]

It doesn't make any difference if you use meshes or poly objects.

Best regards,
Vlado

[Companioncube]

Hi all

I remember a few years ago, for viewport speed, it was recommended to convert all Mesh Objects to Poly Objects. That's great for viewport speed, but what about rendering with V-Ray?
Does it make any difference whatsoever for rendering speed, to convert everything to poly from mesh?

(I'm not talking about proxies)

it's the other way round. mesh is faster than poly for viewport, you also get a slightly smaller file size.

[Morne]

It doesn't make any difference if you use meshes or poly objects.

Best regards,
Vlado

Good to know, thanks

it's the other way round. mesh is faster than poly for viewport

In my tests with the type of objects I deal with, poly is MUCH faster in viewport than mesh

[Companioncube]

In my tests with the type of objects I deal with, poly is MUCH faster in viewport than mesh

i'm referring to all the various forum discussions in the past arriving at this conclusion and my own experience, your mileage may vary.