Drawing Background
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Printed Date: 23.Apr.2026 at 11:34
Topic: Drawing Background
Posted By: dolau
Subject: Drawing Background
Date Posted: 28.Jun.2016 at 19:20
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Just loaded LT2017 upgraded from 2007 so way behind with all the new gizmo's and widgets I want a white drawing background in model space but I could only find an alternative for black or light- which just seems to be dark grey instead Anyone help please? Thanks Dolau ------------- Andrew |
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 28.Jun.2016 at 19:30
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Pay close attention to what you are reading. I'm guessing you were looking at the heading for Window Elements > Color Scheme where the only two choices are Dark or Light. You must go through OPTIONS > Display > Colors. At the next window, under "Context" highlight 2D modelspace and make sure "Interface element" is set for uniform background. Then look to the right under the heading "Color". THAT'S where you make your selection. Don't forget to click on "Apply" at the bottom of the window before closing it. This is one feature that hasn't changed in a long time. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: dolau
Date Posted: 28.Jun.2016 at 20:56
I dont have an options tab? I guess I must not be on the classic menu ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: Robert_D
Date Posted: 28.Jun.2016 at 21:09
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Type OPTIONS in the command line |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 28.Jun.2016 at 23:33
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You don't necessarily have to type anything. See that big red "A" in the upper left hand corner of your screen? Click on it. In the drop down menu you'll see the word OPTIONS. BTW...the command line didn't stop working just because you upgraded from 2007 to 2017. Typing the word OPTIONS, as suggested above would still work. Same thing holds true for just about any command you can think of. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 29.Jun.2016 at 12:12
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You can also find the OPTIONS command on the Tools drop down menu. Should be at the very bottom of the list of commands. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: dolau
Date Posted: 30.Jun.2016 at 11:44
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Thats brilliant guys- thanks- I can see what I am doing now I guess its been so long since I set my old Autocad LT up that I have forgotten the basics ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 30.Jun.2016 at 12:04
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I'd forget about going all "classic" and learn to embrace the Ribbon. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: CityDL
Date Posted: 20.Jul.2016 at 00:19
resistance is futile
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Posted By: dolau
Date Posted: 20.Jul.2016 at 09:59
------------- Andrew |