Outstanding thread. Thanks to everyone! gigashadow: I knew about the batch render....I suppose the term "batch" through me off the path, considering I am not rendering a "batch" of graphics. I was rendering one piece, hence not investigating an option labeled for another event(s). But suffice it to say, I've given it a go, and although the lights haven't gone out to prove the point, it obviously does solve my personal puzzle. 8)