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> comes from Megascans in the high resolution   1. Use lower resolution models/textures 2. Maximize the benefits of instancing 3. Only load full geometry at render time

Use LOPs.

Converting curve types like that seems like a destructive and lossy process. You can place a Convert SOP after the Curve node, then Edit the points as you wish, but you'll have to update it manually every time the Curve is modified.

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