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This tool is used to select or hide objects in the scene that are similar to another initially selected object. Selection is done through numerous multiple different filtering options, such as mesh properties or object name.

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Mesh Query

Transform

The object you wish to use in the Query operation.

Initialize

Initializes the tool after selecting the object.

Mesh filtering on similarities

The filtering options, as described below. Only objects to which all selected filters apply will be found by the Query operation.

Material

Filter by material. Only objects that share all materials with the initial object will be found.

Mesh Area

Filter by mesh area (the sum of the area of all triangles on the mesh).

  • Deviation: The amount of deviation in mesh area that is allowed for a positive hit.

Mesh Volume

Filter by mesh volume.

  • Deviation: The amount of deviation in mesh volume that is allowed for a positive hit.

Angle

Filter by comparing the angles of the triangles in the mesh. This provides the most accurate result.

Name

Filter by object name.

Size

Filter equal or below given object size (based on the bounding box of the object).

  • Deviation: The amount of deviation in size that is allowed for a positive hit.

Operators

Select Similar

Selects all objects in the scene to which the filters apply.

Hide Similar

Hides all objects in the scene to which the filters apply.

Undo

Undo selecting or hiding the found objects.

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How to use

  1. Drag an object into the Transform field, or select an object directly from the field selector.

  2. Click on the Initialize button to initialize the tool before you start filtering.

  3. Select the filter settings you wish to use under Mesh filtering on similarities.

  4. Then either press Select Similar or Hide Similar to either select or hide objects that are similar to the selected object.