Hello, All, ACAD 2011 onto my new Dell 8500 (64 bit) from an earlier PC  (Very fast). Drawings withXref (s) now have the Xref images at very 'faded' intensity.  (The basic drawing intensity is OK).   I am unable to learn how to control. ??????    /s/   Bob 

See the tip:
http://www.cadforum.cz/cadforum_en/print-xref-entities-faded-tip7570

XDWGFADECTL is also available on the Insert > References drop-down menu as a slider bar.
 
Dave.

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