# DEFAULTLIGHTINGTYPE System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The DEFAULTLIGHTINGTYPE system variable is used to specify whether to use the old default lighting type or the new type. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 1 | | Range | 0,1 | **System Variable Value:** 0: Uses the old type of the default lighting. 1: Uses the new type of the default lighting. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables/DEFAULTLIGHTINGTYPE.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.