Accessing I/O pins when using Giga R1 with Giga Display shield

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Newbie here with what might be a stupid question to some. I’m contemplating the build of a device to generate signals for use in test and alignment of antique FM radios. For my design, I’m considering the combination of the Giga R1 and the Giga Display shield as the core of the device, interfacing with an AD9850/51 waveform generator module. My question is this: when the Giga Display shield is connected to the Giga R1, how does one physically access the I/O pins of the Giga R1? I do not have the hardware as yet, but in my review of info found online, it appears the headers of the Giga R1 are obstructed by the Giga Display shield when the two are paired. Before purchasing the hardware, I need to determine if it even makes sense to use the combination I’m considering. I am aware that other Arduino boards could be interfaced with the display shield, but the Giga R1 appeals to me because I could reuse it for future projects.

Edit: Please disregard, I found a YouTube video which answered my question. The display shield attaches to the backside of the Giga R1 board, leaving the headers on the frontside accessible.

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Often shields let unused pins pass, meaning the are accesible up on the shield. Can You produce a picture of the shield?

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Boy is my face red! I just stumbled on a youtube video which answered my question. The display shield attaches to the Giga R1 from the R1 backside, leaving the front side mounted headers accessible. I knew I was missing something! Apologies to the group for wasting your time.

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Sorry to waste your time, but I just found a YouTube video which pointed out the display shield attaches to the back side of the Giga R1 board, leaving the headers on the front side accessible. Question answered.

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Problem solved, that's the goal.

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