DIMTAD System Variable

GstarCAD 2026 → System Variables

Function Description:

The DIMTAD system variable is used to control the vertical position of text relative to dimension line.


Type	Integer
Saved in	Drawing
Initial value	0 (Imperial) or 1( Metric)
Range	0,1,2,3,4

System Variable Value:

**0:**center the dimension text between the extension line
1: center the dimension text between the extension line
2: Places the dimension text on the side of the dimension line farthest away from the defining points
3: place the dimension text according to JIS
4: place the dimension text below the dimension line