COORDS System Variable

GstarCAD 2026 → System Variables → C

Function Description:

The COORDS system variable is used to control the format and update frequency of coordinates on the status line.


Type	Integer
Saved in	Registry
Initial value	1
Range	0 ~ 2

System Variable Value:

0: the absolute coordinates of pointing device is updated only when specifid points.
**1:**the absolute coordinates of pointing device is updated continuously.
**2:**The absolute coordinates of pointing device is updated continuously except when a point, distance, or angle is requested. In that case, relative polar coordinates are displayed instead of X and Y. The Z values always display as absolute coordinates.