# SHADOWPLANELOCATION System Variable
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**Function Description:**
The SHADOWPLANELOCATION system variable is used to control the location of an invisible ground plane used to display shadows.
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| --- | --- |
| Type | Real |
| Saved in | Drawing |
| Initial value | 0.0000 |
The SHADOWPLANELOCATION value is current location on Z axis. The ground plane is invisible, but it can project and receive shadows. Objects under ground plane can project shadows by ground plane.