# Mask extraction - auto Facegroup option

**URL:** <https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/mask-extraction-auto-facegroup-option/13730>\
**Category:** Feature Request\
**Created:** [January 2, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/mask-extraction-auto-facegroup-option/13730 "2024-01-02T17:10:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Holger\_Schoenischka](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.nomadsculpt.com/holger_schoenischka/32/3934_2.png) [@Holger\_Schoenischka](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Holger_Schoenischka)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/mask-extraction-auto-facegroup-option/13730/1 "2024-01-02T17:10:06Z")

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When extracting the mask, it would be convenient if a new face group were automatically created.  
When extracting with thickness, it would be important to get a face group for the edge / border.

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**Author:** ![stephomi](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.nomadsculpt.com/stephomi/32/19583_2.png) [@stephomi](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/stephomi)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/mask-extraction-auto-facegroup-option/13730/2 "2024-01-02T18:36:25Z")

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Yes it’s planned, not sure if both top/bottom should be on the same group though.

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**Author:** ![Holger\_Schoenischka](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.nomadsculpt.com/holger_schoenischka/32/3934_2.png) [@Holger\_Schoenischka](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Holger_Schoenischka)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/mask-extraction-auto-facegroup-option/13730/3 "2024-01-02T18:41:43Z")

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I would prefer different face groups for Top / Bottom, then they are much easier to mask separately for further actions, like scaling with gizmo…