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We are using yellow color for some AutoCAD layers. Other users viewing these DWG files in DWG TrueView have problems reading these layers as the default background color is white. How to switch the background color (to black or gray)?

Click on the application menu in Autodesk DWG TrueView (top left "D") and choose Options > Display > Colors - pick a color from the list on the right to set the background for 2D and 3D views:

DWG background
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22.8.2011    36302×  
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applies to: DWG2012 · DWG2011 ·

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