# PLOTTRANSPARENCYOVERRIDE System Variable
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## Function Description:
The PLOTTRANSPARENCYOVERRIDE system variable is used to control whether to plot object transparency.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | User-settings |
| Initial value | 1 |
| Range | 0,1,2 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:** do not use transparency when plotting objects
**1:** use specified settings in "Page Setup" or Plot dialog boxes
**2:** use transparency when plotting objects
When PLOTTRANSPARENCYOVERRID to be 0 or 2, it overrides the Plot Transparency option in the Page Setup or the Plot dialog boxes.
**Note:** this system variable will affect global plot performance, it is strongly recommended to set the value to be 1 and manage transparency plot when plotting.
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