Explode a multipatch or 3D object feature

The Explode tool separates the 3D faces comprising a multipatch or 3D object feature into individual features when the current view is a scene. This tool is available in the Modify Features pane.

Exploding a multipatch or 3D object feature is commonly used to remove specific elements—for example, a roof—followed by merging the remaining faces into a single feature.

When you use this tool, consider the following:

• You can keep or discard the selected multipatch or 3D object feature.
• The separated faces don’t inherent the attribute values of the selected exploded feature.

For steps to separate a multipart feature, see Explode a multipart feature.

To explode a multipatch or 3D object, complete the following steps:

1. In the active project, click the scene view containing the multipatch or 3D object feature you are editing.

   Tip:

   Confirm layer editability for the layer you are editing is enabled in the Contents pane.

2. Click the ribbon Edit tab. In the Features group, click Modify .

   The Modify Features pane appears.

3. Expand Divide, or type Explode in the Search text box. Click the Explode tool .

   Alternatively, click the tool on the ribbon Edit tab in the Tools group.

   The tool opens and the Select one or more multipatch features tool automatically runs.

4. Select the multipatch or 3D object feature.

   If features are currently selected, the selection tool displays Change the selection.

   To refine the selection in the selection view, right-click a feature and click Unselect or Only Select This .

   The tool buttons are available when only one feature is selected.

5. Check or uncheck the Keep original features check box.

   Checked	Keep the selected multipatch or 3D object feature.
   Unchecked	Discard the selected multipatch or 3D object feature.

6. Click Explode.