# CETRANSPARENCY System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [C](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/C/(C).md) ## Function Description: The CETRANSPARENCY system variable is used to set the transparency level for new objects. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Strings | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | BYLAYER | | Range | BYLAYER, BYBLOCK, 0, 1 ~ 90 | Users can change transparency states by "Properties" palettes or "Layer Property Manager". **Note:** limit the transparency to be 90% to avoid confusion of layer closed or frozen. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables/CETRANSPARENCY.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.