topic Re: AutoCAD's dark theme after 1809 in AutoCAD Forum

AutoCAD's dark theme after 1809

inewton — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:11:01 GMT

I love dark themes. It makes looking at screens all day a lot better for your eyes and I implement them for myself and my department wherever I can. AutoCAD has had a lovely one since 2015 and now Windows 10's 1809 update has finally brought along some dark themes to file explorer.

Here's the problem... AutoCAD/Windows don't seem to actually talk to each other when it comes to interfaces they are both related to (Such as the menu for inserting a block, opening new files, or even the Sheet Properties menu). We are still on 2017, so I don't know if it has been fixed, but I'd love for File Explorer's dark mode to carry over so that I can make the rest of the interface dark.

Any ideas out there? I've already got a super custom high contrast theme that people can use in the department, but those of us on 1809 don't need it so much (It also doesn't agree with certain software we use).

Re: AutoCAD's dark theme after 1809

john.vellek — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:23:26 GMT

Hi @inewton,

Yes, the color scheme is coded into the application and does not acquire the Windows settings.

You are welcome to contact the product team directly. Please use the Product Feedback page. How to provide feedback on Autodesk products goes into more detail.

Another great option is to participate in the AutoCAD Customer Council. This is an opportunity for our customers to partner with the AutoCAD development team to improve future releases of AutoCAD by giving continuous feedback on ideas, designs, and early builds.
In order to get involved email autocad.beta@autodesk.com or autocad.lt.council@autodesk.com

Re: AutoCAD's dark theme after 1809

inewton — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:40:37 GMT

Feedback sent & email sent.