# DBMOD System Variable
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## Function Description:
The DBMOD system variable is used to control the modifying state of a drawing.
(Read-Only)
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| --- | --- |
| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Not saved |
| Initial value | 0 |
| Range | 1,4,8,16,32 |
## System Variable Value:
**1:** the object database modified
**4:** the database system variable modified
**8:** windows modified
**16:**views modified
**32:**fields modified
The DBMOD system variable value will be set to be 0 when saving a drawing.
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## Other versions with matching text
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