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    Posted: 08.Oct.2012 at 11:39
I use AutoCad 2010 with MagiCad 2013.4 to create electrical drawings.
When I plot and print today, my drawings AND my "X-ref drawing" are the colour black.
I want to shade my "X-ref-drawings" so the result will be:
My drawing (electrical) are black
X-ref drawing (walls, doors, windows) are shaded
 
In options->display->fade control I know how to shade the X-ref drawing, but when I print it it´s still black.
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08.Oct.2012 at 12:29
Can't you just change the Screening value for the xref layers in your CTB or STB plot style?
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Where and how do I do that?
I´m a beginner
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08.Oct.2012 at 12:49
You would have to edit the plot style file you are using.  You are familiar with the PLOT dialog box aren't you?
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Points: 21 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08.Oct.2012 at 12:53
No, I don´t think so
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08.Oct.2012 at 12:58
Start the PLOT command and when the dialog box opens expand it further using the arrow in the lower right hand corner.
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Oh, that i knew,
but where do I change Screening value?
I use Sv_kvart.ctb
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08.Oct.2012 at 13:20
You edit the file.

Stop.

Did you just want to fade out the xrefs on-screen?  I think there is a fade control for that purpose.  Something to do with transparency.
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Points: 21 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08.Oct.2012 at 13:46
No, I want the X-ref to be fade out when I print it
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08.Oct.2012 at 14:10
Just checking.  Then edit the CTB.  There is an EDIT button you must click on to the right.
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