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This example changes the colors of user-interface elements.
  1. Start DraftSight.
  2. Using the following form:
    1. Select a color for:
      • Text in command window
      • Crosshair
      • Background of model
    2. Click Show.
    3. Examine and experiment with the user-interface elements whose colors changed.
    4. To reset the colors of the user-interface elements to their defaults:
      1. Click Tools > Options > System Options.
      2. Expand Display.
      3. Expand Element Colors.
      4. Click Reset All.
      5. Click OK.

    NOTES:

    • Errors are printed to Output.
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Text in command window:
Crosshair:
Background of model:

Output

 



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