# PERSPECTIVE System Variable
[GstarCAD 2019](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2019/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2019/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [P](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2019/System%20Variables/P/(P).md)
**Function Description:**
The PERSPECTIVE system variable is used to determine whether the current viewport displays a perspective view.
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| --- | --- |
| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Drawing |
| Initial value | Unknown |
| Range | 0,1 |
The perspective view is available in model space in 3D visual styles.
**System Variable Value:**
**0:** close perspective view
**1:** open perspective view
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## Other versions with matching text
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