Exploding a solid object I've been trying to make a cube explode without gravity in a solid form.  Just fragments, no fire or smoke.  I've watched every video I could find but I just can't get it to work...quick explode is great, but it seems to just throw paper thin pieces, not big chunks.  Anyway, if someone could post a step-by-step procedure that would be awesome.  Sorry if I'm missing the obvious.

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The cell fracture addon creates solid pieces to match the volume of the selected object. If you have failed trying the cell fracture addon you may have missed that it leaves your object intact and places all the new pieces onto the next layer, you need to change layers to see the pieces.



After enabling the addon, there is a cell fracture button added to the tools region but you may find it easier to press space and type in cell. For a simple cube you will either want to subdivide multiple times or add a particle system then run the addon.



This blender cookie tutorial covers the cell fracture addon.