AutoCAD is a powerful software used by professionals in various industries for designing and drafting. It offers a wide range of customization options to suit your preferences and improve your workflow. One such customization is changing the background color of the workspace, and in this tutorial, we will learn how to make Paperspace black in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Accessing the Options
Before we begin, ensure that you have AutoCAD open on your computer. To access the options menu, you can either click on the Application button located at the top-left corner of the AutoCAD window or type “OPTIONS” in the command line and press Enter.
Step 2: Opening Display Options
After accessing the options menu, a new window will open. Look for the “Display” tab on the left-hand side and click on it to open display-related settings.
Step 3: Modifying Colors
In this section, you can modify various colors associated with different aspects of AutoCAD’s interface. To change Paperspace’s background color, scroll down until you find “Layout Elements” under “Item:”.
- Selecting Paperspace:
- Choosing a New Color:
- Select Black:
- Confirming the Change:
- Applying Changes:
Paperspace refers to the layout area where you create sheets for printing or plotting. To select Paperspace as our Target for modification, click on “Plot Preview”.
To make Paperspace black, we need to choose a suitable color from the available options.
Click on “Color” to open a new window with color choices.
In the color window, select black by clicking on it. You can also enter the RGB values for black (0, 0, 0) or use the HSL value (0, 0%, 0%) if desired.
After selecting black as the color for Paperspace, click “Apply & Close” to confirm the change and close the color window.
Finally, click “OK” in the main options window to apply all changes made to AutoCAD’s display settings.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully changed Paperspace’s background color to black in AutoCAD.
This customization can help reduce eye strain and improve your overall drafting experience. Remember that you can always revert back to the default settings by following the same steps and selecting a different color. Feel free to explore other customization options in AutoCAD to personalize your workspace further.
Note: The steps mentioned above are based on AutoCAD version XYZ. The user interface might vary slightly depending on your version of AutoCAD. However, the general concept remains consistent across versions.