# DIMTAD System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The DIMTAD system variable is used to control the vertical position of text relative to dimension line. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 0 (Imperial) or 1( Metric) | | Range | 0,1,2,3,4 | **System Variable Value:** **0:**center the dimension text between the extension line **1:** center the dimension text between the extension line **2:** Places the dimension text on the side of the dimension line farthest away from the defining points **3:** place the dimension text according to JIS **4:** place the dimension text below the dimension line --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables/DIMTAD.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.