How to select objects with a common prefix?

[hzhou3]

Hi, we know in Maya we can add a common prefix to a group of objects using Modify -> Prefix Hierarchy Names for good naming. My question is, how to select objects in a scene with a common prefix? This functionality can make common prefix make more sense. I searched the Select menu but didn't find any. So, I would appreciate it if anyone can let me know this functionality if it is available. Thanks.

[bera_kuntal]

first select the select by name options from the status line then type your prefix name then type asterisk(*) then enter, 

[mspeer · Accepted solution]

Hi!

You can use the Outliner and enter the prefix in the search field, no asterisks needed here.