In 2.5 indeed. I know it's a little risky since the API isn't stable but I figure they have...

In 2.5 indeed. I know it's a little risky since the API isn't stable but I figure they have it mostly worked out. I'm using 2.55 but I'll jump to 2.56 once I get this script done (mostly out of laziness and not wanting to copy/move folders). send me an email

moorep 'at' bu 'dot' edu

and I will send you what I have. I'm not sure why I wanted to split objects, but it seemed important at the time. Really it's more of an exercise to get me moderately familiar with scripting and python for blender. The cross sections I actually need. I use Blender for 3d dental stuff.