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$PerformanceGoal

$PerformanceGoal
gives the default setting for the option PerformanceGoal for graphics and other algorithmic functions.

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The typical default value of $PerformanceGoal is ControlActive["Speed", "Quality"].

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$PerformanceGoal normally changes when Manipulate controls are active:

$PerformanceGoal can be set locally to affect the setting of PerformanceGoal:

$PerformanceGoal normally changes when Manipulate controls are active:

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$PerformanceGoal can be set locally to affect the setting of PerformanceGoal:

ControlActive $ControlActiveSetting Timing ByteCount

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