Autodesk 12812-051462-9011 User Guide 3 - Page 2398

NOTE Depending on the object type, not all Convert To options might be available. Preserve Custom Attributes When on, collapsing an object's modifier stack or converting it a different format such as Editable Poly preserves any custom attributes on page 329 present in the stack. On Turns on the effect of modifiers in both viewports and the renderer. The light-bulb icon to the left of the modifier name shows "on." Off in Viewport Turns off the currently selected modifiers in viewports only. Allows you to work in the viewport without the effects of the modifiers. You see the effects when you render. The light-bulb icon to the left of the modifier name shows "off in viewports." Off in Renderer Turns off the currently selected modifiers in renderings only. The effect of the modifiers is visible in viewports but not in renderings. The light-bulb icon to the left of the modifier name shows "off in Renderer." Off Turns off the currently selected modifiers without deleting them. This can help you see the object without the effect of its modifiers. The light-bulb icon to the left of the modifier name shows "off." Make Reference If the object is an instance, converts it to a reference. This option is available only when the base object is selected, and only when the base object is a reference. When you make an instanced object into a reference, a heavy, "derived object" bar appears at the top of the stack. You can select this bar and apply modifiers above it. Modifiers applied above the bar affect the reference object only, and not its parent object. Modify Panel | 7653