2021.1.1208.2 Mesh Query
- Bob Ebergen
Overview
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 different filtering options, such as mesh properties or object name.
Where to find
The feature can be found under Utilities > Mesh Tools > Mesh Query.
Feature Layout
The image below shows the complete feature layout of the Mesh Query tool.
Mesh Query |
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Transform | The object you wish to use in the Query operation. |
Initialize | Initializes the tool after selecting the object. |
Filter by | The filtering options, as described below. Only objects to which all selected filters apply will be found by the Query operation. |
Size | Filter equal or below given object size (based on the bounding box of the object).
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Mesh Area | Filter by mesh area (the sum of the area of all triangles on the mesh).
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Mesh Volume | Filter by mesh volume.
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Name | Filter by object name. |
Material | Filter by material. Only objects that share all materials with the initial object will be found. |
Triangle Angles | Filter by comparing the angles of the triangles in the mesh. This provides the most accurate result. |
Has X | Filter by checking if the component specified as X is present on the object |
Operators |
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Select Matching Meshes | Selects all objects in the scene to which the filters apply. |
How to use
Drag an object into the Transform field, or select an object directly from the field selector.
Click on the Initialize button to initialize the tool before you start filtering.
Select the filter settings you wish to use under Mesh filtering on similarities.
Then either press Select Matching Meshes to select objects that are similar to the selected object.
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