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Connect Cage dialog box
Cage Edge to Edit
Select Open Edge
Lets you select a continuous string of open control cage edges.
The string can be open or closed.
External Reference
Select Curve
Lets you select a continuous string of cage face edges or curves outside the subdivision feature.
Note: Cage edges and corresponding external references must both be open or both be closed.
Settings
Continuity
Lets you switch continuity between Smooth and Sharp.
Smooth sets the continuity to C2 continuous and the weight to 0%.
Sharp sets the continuity to C0 continuous and the weight to 100%.
How do I
- Connect a subdivision shape to existing geometry
Learn more
- Connect Cage
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Connect Cage dialog box, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens
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