ive had a similar problem anytime im in build mode and i go to build anything the entire house and everything on the lot blinks out all thats left are the shadows of where the house should be and the grass and gridlines it stays gone for about 2-4 seconds and comes back any ideas or help.

Turn on smooth Edges and see if that helps

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