In AutoCAD there are concepts of background color and color scheme. The color scheme is responsible for the color of the interface elements and is also set in the screen parameters. Background color - is responsible for the color of the drawing workspace.
A workspace is a collection of menus, palettes, toolbars, and ribbon panels that are customized to perform specific tasks, such as drawing in 2D or 3D.
The instructions will describe how to make a white background in AutoCAD.
How to make a white background in AutoCAD
This article will discuss such AutoCAD parameter as background color.
By default, the system is set to black (dark) color. It is believed that a dark background has less effect on vision. This is especially true during prolonged work and high concentration. However, in the process of work, it may be necessary to change it to white (light), for example, in order to correctly display a color drawing. Also, for many, the white background in AutoCAD is more familiar. It is associated with a drawing sheet.
The user has access to advanced functionality for customizing any color, according to his needs and wishes.
The instructions will describe how to make a white background in AutoCAD.
You will need
AutoCAD program
Instructions
- Start AutoCAD and create a new drawing (or open one of your drawings).
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Right-click on the workspace and in the window that opens, select "Options" (in some versions of AutoCAD, the button is called "Settings").
You can also enter the "Parameters" window in several ways:
- through the system button "A" in the upper left corner of the program. Further "Parameters".
- through the command line by typing the "Settings" command.
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Go to the "Display" tab and click the "Colors" button. This will open the Drawing Window Colors dialog box. In the Context column, 2D Model Space is selected by default. In the column "Interface element" - "Uniform background". These parameters do not need to be changed.
- Go to the Display tab and click the Colors button. This will open the Drawing Window Colors dialog box. In the Context column, 2D Model Space is selected by default. In the column "Interface element" - "Uniform background". These parameters do not need to be changed.
- Select White from the Color drop-down list.
- Click "Accept" and then "OK".
- This changes the background color of the drawing workspace to white.
You can also restore the default colors by clicking on the corresponding button in the "Color scheme of the drawing window".
In addition to the background of the working space of the 2D model, you can set colors for the sheet, 3D projection, block editor, preview. And change the color for elements: crosshairs, intermediate / centerlines of the grid, auto-snap markers, tooltip background and other interface elements.
To improve the speed and efficiency of drawing objects, you can enable a rectangular grid on the screen and snap to grid. The grid spacing and orientation can be changed. You can turn on the grid by left-clicking on the GRID button on the status bar.
We examined the setting of the background of the drawing workspace and now we know how to change the background in AutoCAD by default from black (dark) to white.
Author's opinion: from personal experience, I can say that a black (dark) background is more preferable, and with prolonged work they take the strain off the eyes.
