Why is deformable body deprecated in isaac sim5.0.0 and what are the alternative solutions

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@3343968219 i am just another user, but there’s a new OmniPhysicsDeformableBodyAPI that you can append to your mesh prim (has to be triangulated) as a workaround. below is an older thread where you can find suggestions from the devs/mods:

and, for your convenience, here’s the official doc mentioned in the thread that outlines the new API and what to be on the lookout for during the migration:

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thank u