# Hitem3D Hi3D Split API

> Hi3D Split by Hitem3D splits a 3D model into parts, either by a humanoid character template with optional joints or by granularity for general objects.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/models/hitem3d/hi3d/split
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/models/hitem3d/hi3d/split#api

## Facts

- Provider: Hitem3D
- Type: Image model
- Model ID: `hitem3d/hi3d/split`
- Price: $0.40 per run
- Capabilities: 3d to 3d
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

- Unified Run API: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run`

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "model": "hitem3d/hi3d/split",
  "part": "a",
  "joint": "ball",
  "level": "medium",
  "model_url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KhronosGroup/glTF-Sample-Models/master/2.0/DamagedHelmet/glTF-Binary/DamagedHelmet.glb",
  "split_mode": "character",
  "export_format": "glb"
}'
```

The response returns a run id; poll `GET https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run/{id}` until the status is `completed` or `failed`.

## FAQ

### How do I call Hitem3D Hi3D Split through SandBase?

Create a SandBase API key, then send requests with the model ID "hitem3d/hi3d/split" to Unified Run API (/v1/run) at https://api.sandbase.ai. The request examples on this page show the exact payload.

### Do I need a separate Hitem3D account?

No. One SandBase API key and balance gives you access to Hitem3D Hi3D Split and the other models in the catalog; you do not need to sign up with Hitem3D separately.

## README

### Hitem3D Hi3D Split
Hi3D Split by Hitem3D splits a 3D model into parts, either by a humanoid character template with optional joints or by granularity for general objects.
#### Fields
| Field | Type | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| `model_url` | string, required | — | URL of the input model. GLB, STL or OBJ, up to 200MB. |
| `split_mode` | `character` / `general` | `character` | character splits humanoid models using a template; general splits any model by granularity. |
| `part` | `a` / `b` / `c` / `d` / `e` / `f` | `a` | Character split template: a 6 parts, b 5, c 4 without head, d 4 with head, e 3, f 2. |
| `joint` | `none` / `ball` / `dovetail` | `ball` | Joint type added between character parts. |
| `level` | `low` / `medium` / `high` | `medium` | Split granularity for general mode. |
| `export_format` | `glb` / `obj` / `stl` / `fbx` / `usdz` | `glb` | File format of the generated model. Character split supports only glb. |
#### Output
- `url`: Main 3D file (GLB unless another export format is selected).
- `thumbnail`: Preview image rendered by the provider.
#### Billing
$0.40 per request.
Failed runs are not charged.
#### Also on SandBase
Other Hitem3D 3D endpoints: `hitem3d/hi3d/image-to-3d`, `hitem3d/hi3d/multi-view-to-3d`, `hitem3d/hi3d/multicolor`, `hitem3d/hi3d/texture`.