# DIMATFIT System Variable
[GstarCAD 2018](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [D](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/System%20Variables/D/(D).md)
## Function Description:
The DIMATFIT system variable is used to control the text and arrows alignment method when the extension line space is not sufficient to place them.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Drawing |
| Initial value | 3 |
| Range | 0,1,2,3 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:** place the text and arrows outside of extension line
**1:** move arrow outside of extension line, and then move text
**2:** move text outside of extension line, and then move arrow
**4:** move either text or arrows, whichever fits best
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## Other versions with matching text
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