# COMPASS System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [C](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/C/(C).md) ## Function Description: The COMPASS system variable is used to control whether the compass to be on or off. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Not saved | | Initial value | 0 | | Range | 0,1 | ## System Variable Value: **0:** turn off **1:** turn on --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables_Cgsv/COMPASS.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.