# DIMTOFL System Variable
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## Function Description:
The DIMTOFL system variable is used to control whether to draw dimension line between extension lines(even if the dimension text has placed outside of extension line).
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| --- | --- |
| Type | Parameter |
| Saved in | Drawing |
| Initial value | Off(Imperial) or on (Metric) |
For radius dimension and diameter dimension, the text, arrowheads, and leaders can be placed outside, but the dimension line can be created internal of circles or arcs.
## System Variable Value:
**Off:** if the arrowhead placed outside of measurement points, do not create dimension line between measurement points
**On:**create dimension line between measurement points even if the arrowhead placed outside of measurement points