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title: "Base Surface"
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section_path: "Configuration > Preferences > Import/Export > DWG Import > Object Settings for Curves and Surfaces > Base Surface"
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description: "This page refers to the Base Surface object in Cinema 4D. It is the generator output of surface-producing node capsules — its Object tab is configurable …"
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# Base Surface

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
>
> This page refers to the **Base Surface object** in **Cinema 4D**. It is the generator output of surface-producing node capsules — its Object tab is configurable while the generated Surface properties remain read-only.

Numerous properties can be set in this Generator Object's **Object** tab.

The **Surface** tab's properties cannot be edited.