AutoCAD 2019: Xref Fade Control

By John Flanagan 

Introduction

When an xref is inserted in an AutoCAD drawing the colours appear faded. It looks like it is in a permanent "half-tone" mode but it is not. This allows for visual recognition of line work and a distinction between an xref and objects drawn in the project. 

Fig 1: An Xref before and after placement.

                            Conclusion

To control the intensity of the fade, or remove the fading, use the following steps:

1. In AutoCAD, open the OPTIONS dialogue box.
2. Choose the DISPLAY tab.
3. Located at the bottom-right of the dialogue box, there is a section called "Fade Control".
4. Adjust the slide bar labelled "Xref display" to control the intensity of the Xref fade.

Tip: Type op and press enter to access the Options Dialogue box quickly.