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48 CHAPTER 2 NavigatiNg the SolidWorkS iNterface

Figure 2.24
controlling interface
colors

Before making changes, you might consider saving your initial settings as a separate scheme
so you can get back to them if necessary.
CAUTION making changes to the Windows registry can adversely affect software installation and
hardware performance. you should not attempt changes to the registry unless you know exactly what
you are doing.

Selecting Background Options Wisely
You should avoid some colors for the background, or you should make some changes if you
choose these colors. Black is used with fully defined sketches, dimensions, FeatureManager text,
and annotations. Blue can mask the underdefined sketch color and some dimensions. Bright
green can cause problems with seeing selected items. Bright red, aside from being a terrible color
to stare at all day, also does not contrast well with some of the red highlights and error colors.
Even gray masks reference dimensions.
You might think that no matter which color background you select, aside from the default,
something will become difficult to see. For this reason, many users choose a gradient or image
background, which enables them to pick colors where items are always visible on one half of the
screen. Staring at a white screen all day can be uncomfortable for your eyes, so pick colors that
enable you to see everything with “reasonable” contrast, yet are not glaringly bright. Very high
contrast is hard on the eyes, and low contrast may make it difficult to distinguish items on
the screen.