# COORDS 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 COORDS system variable is used to control the format and update frequency of coordinates on the status line. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Registry | | Initial value | 1 | | Range | 0 ~ 2 | ## System Variable Value: **0:** the absolute coordinates of pointing device is updated only when specifid points. **1:**the absolute coordinates of pointing device is updated continuously. **2:**The absolute coordinates of pointing device is updated continuously except when a point, distance, or angle is requested. In that case, relative polar coordinates are displayed instead of X and Y. The Z values always display as absolute coordinates. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables/COORDS.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.