Extrude Cage

Use the Extrude Cage command to create new cage faces by extruding existing cage faces, cage edges, or cage polylines.

• Extrude Cage adds new subdivision geometry to the subdivision body - new vertices, new edges, new faces.

• Multiple faces or edges can be selected in a single extrude cage operation.

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Multiple cage faces extruded**

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Multiple cage edges extruded**

• You can thicken open sheet bodies if all their faces are selected.

• Results vary based on selection. Extruding multiple geometry entries at one time yields different results than extruding individual geometry entities.

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Start condition**

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Multiple cage faces extruded together**

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Cage faces extruded individually**

• The Transform option of the Extrude Cage command lets you perform multiple translate, rotate, and scale operations.

**Example:

Subdivision feature in edit state - cage face to extrude selected.

Cage face is first extruded in ZC direction.

Cage face is then scaled (planar) to flare extrusion.

Model with finished extruded face.

Where do I find it?

Application

Modeling

Task environment

NX Realize Shape

Command

Extrude Cage

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How do I

• Extrude cage edges

• Extrude a cage face

• Extrude a polyline to create a solid body

Look up more details

• Extrude Cage dialog box

Extrude Cage, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens