[Gvsig_english] Configuration for desktop during creation of shapefiles

[Simon Cropper (Botanicus Australia Pty Ltd)]

Hi Guys,

My name is Simon and I am new to this list. I hope that my posting is 
appropriately formatted and has been sent to the right place.

I am a new user but experienced in using GIS software (ArcView, 
OpenJUMP, JUMP, Kosmos, Quantum).

I am using the latest stable release (version 1.9).
 
I am trying to create a shapefile using ECW files as background. I find 
however that the polygons when selected become opaque despite settings 
in the preferences. I am keen to get the polygon being edited to be 
transparent so I can add and adjust the position of  a particular vertex 
using the imagery as a guide.
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Cheers Simon