How to change paper space display to blueprint appearance

misha76 · ‎04-02-2023

I know there's a way to view the paper space display as if it were a blueprint, but I cannot recall or figure out how to do it. Does anyone know how this is done?

maxim_k · ‎04-02-2023

Hi @misha76 ,

Open AutoCAD Preferences window - menu AutoCAD -> Preferences... - and set Paperspace and Papespace Background to "Blueprint" color on "Look & Feel" tab:

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misha76 · ‎04-02-2023

Thank you, Maxim_k. This fulfills half of what I’m looking for. Additionally, I’d like to view the line work in white, rather than the layer colors. Does anyone know how to do this?

maxim_k · ‎04-02-2023

Hi @misha76 ,

On my side the whole Layout turns Blueprint:

To view lifework in white - select monochrome.ctb plot style table and turn on "DisplayPlot Style" option in the Layout Page Setup:

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misha76 · ‎04-03-2023

Problem solved. Thank you so much.