AutoCAD 2025: Xref Fade Control

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by John Flanagan

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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.

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 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.

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

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