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Synopsis

polySeparate [-caching boolean] [-constructionHistory boolean] [-name string] [-nodeState int] [-object boolean] [poly]

polySeparate is undoable, queryable, and editable.

This command creates new objects from the given poly. A new object will be created for each section of the mesh that is distinct (no edges connect it to the rest of the mesh).
This command can only separate one object at a time.

Return value

string[] Object name(s) and node name.

In query mode, return type is based on queried flag.

Related

polyBoolOp, polyUnite

Flags

caching, constructionHistory, name, nodeState, object
Long name (short name) Argument types Properties
-object(-o) boolean create
Create the result, or just the dependency node (where applicable).
Common flags
-name(-n) string create
Give a name to the resulting node.
-constructionHistory(-ch) boolean createquery
Turn the construction history on or off (where applicable). If construction history is on then the corresponding node will be inserted into the history chain for the mesh. If construction history is off then the operation will be performed directly on the object.
Note: If the object already has construction history then this flag is ignored and the node will always be inserted into the history chain.
-caching(-cch) boolean createedit
Toggle caching for all attributes so that no recomputation is needed
-nodeState(-nds) int createqueryedit
Defines how to evaluate the node.
  • 0: Normal
  • 1: PassThrough
  • 2: Blocking
  • 3: Internally disabled. Will return to Normal state when enabled
  • 4: Internally disabled. Will return to PassThrough state when enabled
  • 5: Internally disabled. Will return to Blocking state when enabled
Flag can appear in Create mode of command Flag can appear in Edit mode of command
Flag can appear in Query mode of command Flag can be used more than once in a command.

MEL examples

polyPlane -n plg -w 5 -h 5;
delete plg.f[20:29];

polySeparate plg;