# DYNPIFORMAT System Variable
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**Function Description:**
The DYNPIFORMAT system variable is used to control whether pointer input use polar or Cartesian format for coordinates.
| | |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Parameter |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 0 |
| Range | 0,1 |
This setting is only suitable for the second or next point.
**System Variable Value:**
**0:** polar
**1:** Cartesian
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