CETRANSPARENCY (System Variable)

Sets the transparency level for new objects.

Value	Description
ByLayer	Transparency value determined by layer	Find
ByBlock	Transparency value determined by block	Find
0	Fully opaque (not transparent)	Find
1-90	Transparency value defined as a percentage

To change the transparency of existing objects, use the Properties palette or the Layer Properties Manager.

Note: Transparency is limited to 90 percent to avoid confusion with layers that are turned off or frozen.

The transparency level for new hatch objects is controlled by the HPTRANSPARENCY system variable.