# HPBOUNDRETAIN System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The HPBOUNDRETAIN system variable is used to control whether to create new boundary objects for new hatch pattern and fill. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Not saved | | Initial value | 0 | | Range | 0,1 | **System Variable Value:** **0:** do not create boundary objects **1:** create boundary objects according to HPBOUND system variable --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables/HPBOUNDRETAIN.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.