Applies To
	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	08.11.09.357
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Printing
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	Original Author:	Todd Combs, Bentley Technical Support Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem Description

How is the RGB value calculated when using “Print in grayscale” color mapping in a pltcfg? In other words, if color 4 (255,255,0) is mapped to “Print in grayscale” what gray RGB value is used?

Steps to Resolve

When using grayscale color mapping the following industry-standard grayscale conversion formula is used:

30% red + 59% green + 11% blue.

For example: color 4 (255,255,0) converts to 76.5 + 150.45 + 0 = 226.95 which is (226.95,226.95,226.95), rounded to (227,227,227)

Same applies when using the “Grayscale” color setting in the Print Dialog.