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# D3D12_CULL_MODE

> Specifies triangles facing a particular direction are not drawn.

Specifies triangles facing a particular direction are not drawn.

## Syntax

```cpp theme={null}
typedef enum D3D12_CULL_MODE
{
    D3D12_CULL_MODE_NONE = 1,
    D3D12_CULL_MODE_FRONT = 2,
    D3D12_CULL_MODE_BACK = 3
} D3D12_CULL_MODE
```

## Constants

| Constant                 | Description                                  |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------- |
| D3D12\_CULL\_MODE\_NONE  | Always draw all triangles.                   |
| D3D12\_CULL\_MODE\_FRONT | Do not draw triangles that are front-facing. |
| D3D12\_CULL\_MODE\_BACK  | Do not draw triangles that are back-facing.  |

## Remarks

Cull mode is specified in a [D3D12\_RASTERIZER\_DESC](/reference/graphics/d3d12/structs/d3d12_rasterizer_desc_public) structure.

## Requirements

**Header:** d3d12\_xs.h or d3d12\_x.h\
**Library:** d3d12\_xs.lib or d3d12\_x.lib\
**Supported Platforms**: XBOX Series consoles and XBOX One family

## See Also

[CD3DX12\_RASTERIZER\_DESC](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/direct3d12/cd3dx12-rasterizer-desc)

[Core Enumerations](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/direct3d12/direct3d-12-enumerations)


## Related topics

- [D3D12_RAYTRACING_INSTANCE_FLAGS (XBOX Series consoles)](/reference/graphics/d3d12/enums/d3d12_raytracing_instance_flags_public.md)
- [D3D12_WRITEBUFFERIMMEDIATE_MODE](/reference/graphics/d3d12/enums/d3d12_writebufferimmediate_mode_public.md)
- [D3D12_RESOLVE_MODE](/reference/graphics/d3d12/enums/d3d12_resolve_mode_public.md)
- [D3D12_FILL_MODE](/reference/graphics/d3d12/enums/d3d12_fill_mode_public.md)
- [D3D12_CONSERVATIVE_RASTERIZATION_MODE](/reference/graphics/d3d12/enums/d3d12_conservative_rasterization_mode_public.md)