# VIEWDIR System Variable
[GstarCAD 2018](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [V](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/System%20Variables/V/(V).md)
## Function Description:
The VIEWDIR system variable is used to store the view direction by UCS coordinates in current viewport.
(Read-Only)
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| --- | --- |
| Type | 3D vector |
| Saved in | Drawing |
| Initial value | 0.0000,0.0000,1.0000 |
It describes the camera point as the 3D offset value of target point.
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## Other versions with matching text
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