Changing the Background to Dark in AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a powerful drafting and design software used by professionals in various industries. One of the ways you can customize your AutoCAD experience is by changing the background color.
By default, AutoCAD has a white background, but if you prefer a darker background for better visibility or personal preference, you can easily make that change. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to change the background color to dark in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Accessing the Options Menu
To begin, we need to access the Options menu in AutoCAD. You can do this by clicking on the “Application” button located at the top left corner of your screen.
Alternatively, you can use the ALT+F12 keyboard shortcut to open the Options menu directly.
Step 2: Navigating to Display Settings
Once you have opened the Options menu, navigate to the “Display” tab on the left-hand side. This tab contains various settings related to how AutoCAD is displayed on your screen.
Step 3: Customizing Colors
Within the Display tab, locate and click on the “Colors” button. This will open a new window where you can customize different elements of AutoCAD’s interface, including the background color.
Step 3a: Selecting an Interface Element
In this new window, you will see a list of different interface elements that you can customize. Scroll down until you find “Uniform Background.”
This is what we want to modify as it controls AutoCAD’s overall background color.
Step 3b: Choosing a Dark Color
Next, click on the color swatch next to “Uniform Background.” This will open a color picker dialog box where you can select your desired background color.
To achieve a dark background, choose a color from the darker spectrum. You can either choose from the pre-defined colors or create a custom color by adjusting the RGB values.
Step 3c: Applying the Changes
Once you have selected your desired background color, click “Apply & Close” to save the changes and close the Color dialog box. You will notice that AutoCAD’s background has now changed to your selected dark color.
Step 4: Adjusting Other Interface Elements (Optional)
While you are customizing AutoCAD’s interface, you may also want to explore other options within the Colors window. Here, you can modify colors for various elements such as gridlines, crosshairs, and object selection.
Feel free to make any additional changes according to your preferences.
Congratulations! You have successfully changed the background color to dark in AutoCAD.
This customization not only enhances visibility but also adds a personal touch to your workspace. Remember that you can always revert back to the default settings by following these steps again and selecting the original white color.
Thank you for reading this tutorial. We hope it has been helpful in guiding you through the process of changing AutoCAD’s background color.
Stay tuned for more tips and tricks on using AutoCAD effectively!