# DIMALTD System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [D](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/D/(D).md) ## Function Description: The DIMALTD system variable is used to control the number of decimal places in alternate units. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 2 (Imperial)or 3 (Metric) | --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables_Dgsv/DIMALTD.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.