Thanks everyone for the quick responses. Read-only affects regen time. Features that are read only do not get regenerated, therefore greatly reducing regeneration times.
We also use them here specifically on some of our library parts like bolts, nuts, washers, etc. That way, users don't accidentally modify something without them knowing it, and as was mentioned, it also speeds up regen time...
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