Calinou
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2 weeks ago I don't see a way to implement this in a way that doesn't modify the Environment resource when you save the scene, as the editor is rendered using the Environment resource defined in the current scene's WorldEnvironment node (or the default environment defined in the Project Settings).
It might be possible to add a property to Environment that handles this directly (e.g. different fog density for orthogonal camera), but it sounds a bit too specific to be something you'd need to use in a project, as something editor-only.
As a workaround, you can use the Unshaded debug draw mode in the Perspective/Orthogonal menu.
aXu-AP
Describe the project you are working on
A 3D walking sim / puzzle game set in an abandoned island
Describe the problem or limitation you are having in your project
For placing props I usually use top orthogonal view. However, ever since adding fog to the WorldEnvironment, the view looks like this:
It's hard to make out anything on the screen because of the fog.
Describe the feature / enhancement and how it helps to overcome the problem or limitation
When viewing the scene in orthogonal view, disable the non-volumetric fog temporarily.
Describe how your proposal will work, with code, pseudo-code, mock-ups, and/or diagrams
Screenshot from above would look like this:
If this enhancement will not be used often, can it be worked around with a few lines of script?
Workaround is to add a script to the WorldEnvironment which enables fog only runtime, leaving editor entirely without fog.
Is there a reason why this should be core and not an add-on in the asset library?
I think it fog doesn't add anything of value in orthogonal view, as everything (in theory) is infinitely far away from the camera.