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Changing Envelope Appearance

Envelopes are displayed in a transparent light blue color by default. In System Options, you can adjust the color and transparency of envelopes.

To adjust the color and transparency:

  1. Click Options Tool_Options_Standard.gif (Standard toolbar) or Tools > Options.
  2. On the System Options tab, click Colors.
  3. In Color scheme settings, select Envelope Components.
  4. Click Edit, select a new color, and click OK.
  5. Near the bottom of the dialog box, for Envelopes, select one of the following:.
    Option Description
    Semi Transparent Makes all envelopes transparent.
    Opaque Makes all envelopes opaque.
    Do Not Change Retains the individual component transparency settings of each envelope.
  6. Click OK.

    All the envelopes change color and transparency in the graphics area.



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