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NX Realize Shape > Displaying subdivision geometry > Allow Backside Selection

Allow Backside Selection

Use the Allow Backside Selection command to select control cage elements hidden behind other elements.

  • When active, you can select cage elements that are behind other subdivision geometry. This option is on by default.

  • When inactive, you cannot select any cage elements on the back side of control cage, even if you can see the element through the transparent cage.

Where do I find it?

Application

Modeling

Task environment

NX Realize Shape

Command

**Allow Backside Selection **


Learn more

  • Displaying Cage and Body Geometry

  • X-ray Cage

  • Show Weight

Look up more details

  • NX Realize Shape Preferences dialog box

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Allow Backside Selection, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/209349590/doc/PL20220512394070742.xid851385/html/xid1124006/xid853143 · retrieved 2026-07-10