# LOCKUI System Variable
[GstarCAD 2020](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2020/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2020/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [L](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2020/System%20Variables/L/(L).md)
## Function Description:
The LOCKUI system variable is used to lock the location and size for tool bar and dockable windows(such as design center and property palettes).
| | |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Bitcode |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 0 |
| Range | 0 \~ 15 |
The locked toolbar and windows still could open or close, and add or delete items. Pressing Ctrl key to temporarily unlock.
## System Variable Value:
**0:** do not lock toolbars and windows
**1:** docked toolbar locked
**2:** docked or anchored windows locked
**4:** floating toolbars locked
**8:** floating windows locked
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## Other versions with matching text
[GstarCAD 2016](../../../2016/System%20Variables/L/LOCKUI%20System%20Variable.md) · [GstarCAD 2017](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2017/System%20Variables/L/LOCKUI%20System%20Variable.md) · [GstarCAD 2018](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/System%20Variables/L/LOCKUI%20System%20Variable.md) · [GstarCAD 2019](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2019/System%20Variables/L/LOCKUI%20System%20Variable.md) · [GstarCAD 2021](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2021/System%20Variables/L/LOCKUI%20System%20Variable.md)