topic Re: Make Grid dots more visible in AutoCAD LT Forum

Make Grid dots more visible

MartynCowley3208 — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:52:57 GMT

Grid dots appear to be a single pixel in size and as such are difficult to see on high resolution screens - is there some way of increasing the dot size or changing the colour to be more visible?

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cadffm — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:59:05 GMT

I can't think so,

just the GridStyle (you are talking about Style 0 right?)

and the COLOR of the grid. Options, [Colors]

Re: Make Grid dots more visible

pendean — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:18:17 GMT

In addition to the tips above, changing your background color may be worth experimenting with as well.

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MartynCowley3208 — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:20:40 GMT

No, I was thinking of the dotted grid display - I find GRIDSTYLE 0 too intrusive, but I may have to put up with it if nothing can be done about the dots.

Re: Make Grid dots more visible

richarddgamez — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:33:20 GMT

What is the solution for making the grid dots more visible?

Re: Make Grid dots more visible

pendean — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:27:00 GMT

@richarddgamez wrote:
What is the solution for making the grid dots more visible?

Change your GRAPHICSCONFIG command display settings or program colors found through OPTIONS command's DISPLAY tab COLORS button.

Or in Windows explore your video card's ability to do that too (if it has it): assuming your monitor is even capable of course.

Re: Make Grid dots more visible

richarddgamez — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:15:11 GMT

Pendean, thank you for your response. I when into the DISPLAY/COLORS window display and searched the "Interface Element" selection list. Grid dots were not listed. I tested the process by changing other elements, such as the grid lines, and the colors were changeable. Unfortunately, no dots were in the element list.

The GRAPHICCONFIG was not helpful, honestly, I did not know what I was looking at. Did not attempt to go into Windows explore. I don't have the technical background to do anything too deep in any software.

Was hoping there was something simple to change and I don't like the grid lines. Will stick with the eye strain to see the dots.

Rick Gamez

Re: Make Grid dots more visible

pendean — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:17:46 GMT

@richarddgamez wrote:
...Was hoping there was something simple to change...

Share screenshots of your AutoCAD's ABOUT and GRAPHICSCONFIG commands pop-ups here please.

Re: Make Grid dots more visible

bcfanjoy — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:39:30 GMT

The color of your grid dots is tied to the color of your crosshairs. To change it open

Options -> Display

Under: Context -> 2D modelspace

then

Under Interface element -> Crosshairs

then

Under Color -> Pick your color

Your crosshairs and grid dots will change to that color.
They are still only one pixel in size but if you pick a color that contrasts well against the backgorudn color you are using it will help you see them.