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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

Quick links

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Connect Cage dialog box, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens

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