# OFFSETDIST System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The OFFSETDIST system variable is used to specify the value of default offset distance. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Real | | Saved in | Not saved | | Initial value | -1.0000 | **System Variable Value:** **<0:** noffset objects by specifying point **≥ 0:** set default offset distance --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables/OFFSETDIST.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.