# IsAscendable()

> Checks if the GraphElement is automatically brought to front when selected.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [UnityEditor.Experimental.GraphView](/engine/6000.5/script-reference/unityeditor/experimental/graphview.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEditor

```csharp
public virtual bool IsAscendable()
```

### Returns

| Type                                                          | Description                                                                                                |
| ------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [bool](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.boolean) | Returns true if the GraphElement is automatically brought to front when selected. Returns false otherwise. |