Understood. That would have been a good way to start your post, with the added details. It's always helpful to know more then less, especially if you've been a long time user.
We get posts from people here all the time like, "Help, lights are off." That's the post. It's like saying, "Help, I can reach it." ...lol... Reach what, where, how...etc....?
I use a thing called Copitor. I probably doesn't do what you are wanting but it is handy for moving a mesh from a scene to another scene. The new version does have some other features. Look it up at Scriptspot and see if it might be handy. https://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/copitor
I suggest you write up your ideas on improving the 'Detach' function and place a post on the 'Ideas' forum. Over the years nearly 80 of those have become implemented. If they get enough votes, or even if the Devs thinks it's a great idea, they might be able to implement it.
Thanks for the feedback.
Rob Holmes

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