The compile performacne of Java3D is severely restricted by having isPickable and isCollidable true by default on Node/NodeRetained I will add support in Master control for these 2 new properties j3d.defaultNodePickable = false j3d.defaultNodeCollidable = false If a user uses these settings they will get an improved speed and memory usage: j3d.defaultReadCapabilities = false j3d.defaultNodePickable = false j3d.defaultNodeCollidable = false