topic Explode elements into seperate objects in 3ds Max Forum

Explode elements into seperate objects

luke.penry — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 14:07:03 GMT

I have always wondered why this doesn't exsist and only realised now what a limitation it is.

Unless, does anyone know a way in 3ds max to detach all elements in an object into seperate objects? I really don't want to individually seperate 100 elements.

Thanks

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

10DSpace — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:25:32 GMT

Hi @luke.penry

There is a handy free script called "Object Detacher" in the collection of Soulburn scripts here:

http://www.neilblevins.com/art_assets/scripts/soulburnscripts_for_3dsmax.htm

The whole collection of scripts is very useful and I use many of them regularly in my work.

However, only supported through Max 2022.

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

domo.spaji — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:36:39 GMT

Edit Mesh...

Explode - To Objects

Set angle to max (180)

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

luke.penry — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:27:18 GMT

This appears to explode every face into its own object rather than the elements

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

luke.penry — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:31:31 GMT

Thank you, yes I had found this, but like you say as it's been discontinued, its time is limited.

Seriously we need a simple function to be brought into 3ds to do this. As the software is evolving with plugins like Tyflow and vairous other scatter and particle systems, the need to seperate objects is needed more than ever.

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

darawork — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:41:54 GMT

Hi,

Just adding my suggestions that I use:

https://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/strtools (The sAttach routine, in the Modifier section)
https://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/detach-by-material-id (For when you want to detach by material ID)

Both work pretty well, depending on the type of seperations you want to perform.
Regards,

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

domo.spaji — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:28:52 GMT

@luke.penry wrote:
This appears to explode every face into its own object rather than the elements

In that case I wouldn't suggest you that solution.

I have read and understood your question, please read my answer, it is not long.

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

10DSpace — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:23:40 GMT

@luke.penry

Here is a script that detaches by element or Mat ID and is compatible with Max 2023 and earlier versions:

http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/detachplus

Has a few other nice features.

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

MJH_MJH — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:47:44 GMT

Thanks! it worked!

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

akcharly — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:41:07 GMT

Awesome script! Thank you very much!

Re: Explode elements into seperate objects

Victorgan — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:49:09 GMT

@domo.spaji wrote:
Edit Mesh...
Explode - To Objects
Set angle to max (180)

This actually works, no script needed. Just make sure your settings match this and you'll get exploded sub-objects, not faces.