Detach element deletes other parts of model?

[bmcgonigle]

I have an issue with a model that has just stumped me. When I select a part of the model and then select Element under the Editable Mesh modifier and hit the detach button, it detaches the piece I need into an element but then proceeds to delete similar parts from the model. The model itself was generated from a 3rd party program so like items are somehow grouped or joined but on are still on their own layers. Any suggestions on how I can break this one part out without having the other parts disappear on me?

 

Thanks

[bmcgonigle]

Sorry, I figured it out. Convert to Editable Mesh, then detach. Cheers