# DIMSHO 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 DIMSHO system variable is used to control the update of dimension distance when enlarging or shortening dimension objects. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Switch | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 1 | | Range | 0,1 | --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables_Dgsv/DIMSHO.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.