Unassign an approximation node

User Guide > Rendering and Render Setup > Rendering > mental ray for Maya rendering > Work with mental ray for Maya approximation >

NoteWhen you create an approximation node, it is automatically assigned to the selected geometry. Use this procedure to unassign approximation nodes from any geometry.

Select the geometry from which you want to unassign the approximation node.
Click Window > Rendering Editors > mental ray > Approximation Editor.
The Approximation Editor opens. For more information on the Approximation Editor see, mental ray Approximation Editor.
From the drop-down list for the type of approximation node, select the node that you want to unassign from the selected geometry
For descriptions, see Approximation nodes.
Click Unassign.