Thanks for the info
Using the benchmark command in the init.sgs file seems to work fine. It can be as simple as
setviewdistance benchmark
or
setviewdistance (.75 * benchmark)
or the conditional
?benchmark <2500 benchmark 1000
It sure is great not to see roads and other objects generate out in front of you. Also makes the A10 cannon a real weapon as you can see far enough out to lineup.
Thanks again