# MATSTATE System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [M](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/M/(M).md) ## Function Description: The MATSTATE system variable is used to specify whether the material editor is turned on or off. (Read-Only) | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 1 | | Range | 0,1 | ## System Variable Value: **0:** off **1:** on --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables_Mgsv/MATSTATE.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.