How can I change my background to white and my symbols and connections to black in the drawing space?

To change your drawing background to white and symbols and connections to black, follow the steps below, or view the attached video. 

1. In HyDraw Options > Document Settings > Miscellaneous, uncheck "Symbol color - ISO 1219". Click OK.  

2. In Options > Display > Window Elements, select "Colors". The Drawing Window Colors dialog opens. 

3. From the Color drop-down menu, select White, then Apply & Close. The drawing background color will change to white. 

4. In the Drafting ribbon menu, select Layer Properties. The Layer Properties Manager opens. 

5. In the Layer Properties Manager, select all layers, then click any color swatch in the Color column. The Select Color dialog opens. 

6. Set True Color to white. 

7. Set Index Color as shown below. Click OK. 

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