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title: Detach nodes
slug: task-view-guide/detach-nodes
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createdAt: 2025-09-18T13:41:30.228Z
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This tool can be found in both the 2D and 3D views.

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## Detach 3D nodes

This tool will detach nodes that are overlapping and moving together. When you select a 3D line or 3D lane, the attached nodes will look different from the other nodes.

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### Detaching process

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Select an object (inside a group).
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Activate the detach overlapping nodes tool from the toolbar button or press the shortcut (default shortcut `shift+n`).
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Click on the attached nodes to detach them.
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Deactivate the tool by clicking on the toolbar button, pressing the shortcut, or pressing the `Escape` key.
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You can now move the previously attached nodes.
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## Detach 2D nodes

This tool will separate an attached node so you can move it independently. 

### Detaching process

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Select an object (inside a group)
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Activate the detach overlapping nodes tool
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Select the node you want to convert
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![](https://app.archbee.com/api/optimize/wLEz_RbWP6nIMpY-prjlm/X_G_Stp5oYaxcZpcqdOHr_separate-snapped-node.gif "Detaching 2D nodes")
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