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Hiding a PDF or Photo Background

When you start a drawing with a satellite image or a site plan PDF, you can toggle the background visibility to focus on your work or to prepare your drawing for a clean export.

Toggle Background Visibility

Hiding the background allows you to view your lines and shapes without visual clutter.

  1. Open your drawing in the ArcSite app.

  2. Tap the Settings (gear) icon in the top-right corner of the canvas.

  3. Locate the Background toggle.

  4. Tap the toggle to the Off position to hide the image. Tap it again to the On position to make it reappear.

Important Considerations

  • Exports: If the background is toggled Off, it will not be included when you export your drawing (e.g., to PDF or PNG). Ensure the toggle is On before exporting if you need the background to be visible in the final file.

  • Permanent Removal: This toggle only hides the background. To permanently delete a background image or PDF, you must manage it through the Photos & Docs tool on the sidebar.

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