CETRANSPARENCY (System Variable)

Sets the transparency level for new objects.

Type:	String
Saved in:	Drawing
Initial value:	ByLayer

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

To change the transparency of existing objects, use the Properties Inspector or Layers palette.

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.