# CETRANSPARENCY System Variable
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**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.
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