The latest release of ATK introduces a new beta device!

'Explode': Breaks apart geometry into separate objects.

Options include

Unique fragment names.
Add exploded objects to layer.
Align pivot z-axis to face normal.
Delete original object.

Watch a demonstration below of how explode can be used in concert with other devices:

Hi Andru !!

I'm delighted to see you set up these forums - definitely worth it
This new device seems very good, it was becoming essential !

Keep up the great work on ATK !

Cheers.

Thanks Nick!! Cheers

I've bought ATK a long time ago and did nothing with this nice piece of software. I was intimidated by the interface. Now after this tutorial it is more clear to me how to work with this. Keep them coming. I'm off to experiment more with all the options. Is there an option to add a shell modifier from inside ATK? With options to change the depth of the shell through the animation, etc. I'm also using Para3D (parametric Arrays), do you know this software for 3D studio max? Cheers