Split by Loose Parts¶

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What is it?¶

Splits a mesh into individual objects by separating loose parts, without leaving Object Mode. It automatically renames the resulting objects with a clean, sequential scheme.

Access and Shortcuts¶

Pie Menu: DAMTools → MANIPULATION → Split by Loose Parts
Operator: damtools.split_loose_parts
Sidebar: Not applicable (optional to add later)

Workflow¶

Select a mesh object that contains multiple loose parts.
Open the DAMTools Pie Menu.
Click "Split by Loose Parts".
You stay in Object Mode and the result is a set of individual objects, one per loose part.

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Parameters¶

Prefix: Text prefix to use when renaming the resulting objects (default: part).

Tips¶

Works on multiple selected meshes. All of them are processed.
Resulting objects are selected after the split for easy further operations.

Suggested Images¶

Pie Menu with the entry highlighted.
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Known Limitations¶

Non-manifold or overlapping geometry may produce unexpected results for "loose" detection.