When working with production high-end datasets or preparing big demos, visibility clutter from axis systems, 3D tags, points, and planes can impact both visual clarity and performance. While the View Modes panel and filter options provide quick hiding methods, hiding these elements directly from the tree in Edit mode delivers optimal performance with high-end datasets.

Instead of manually selecting and hiding elements one by one, use the Find command (Ctrl+F) to select all unwanted elements simultaneously. This approach dramatically improves your workflow and improves rendering efficiency, especially in assemblies containing hundreds of parts.

This video shows the process: 

IMPORTANT:

View Filters vs. Tree Hide Command

View Filters temporarily suppress the display of element types without affecting the tree structure. Toggling these filters is instantaneous and ideal for quick visual decluttering during navigation or demo presentations. However, the geometry data remains loaded in memory, so performance gains are minimal with large datasets.​

Tree Hide Command (using Find + Hide from tree) actually changes the visibility status in the specification tree itself. This approach provides better performance optimization because hidden elements are removed from rendering calculations entirely. The hidden status persists across sessions and is indicated by icons in the tree, making it clear which elements are suppressed.​

Best Command? 

It depends on the use case, for production work with high-end datasets, use the Find command with tree hiding for optimal performance and rendering efficiency. This method reduces computational overhead by excluding hidden elements from graphics processing.​

For quick demos or visual cleanup, use the View Filters panel toggles. The instant on/off switching lets you rapidly adjust visibility without permanently altering the tree structure.