# PICKSTYLE System Variable
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**Function Description:**
The PICKSTYLE system variable is used to control the use of group selection and associative hatch selection.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 1 |
| Range | 0,1,2,3 |
**System Variable Value:**
**0:** do not use the group selection and associative hatch selection.
**1:** use the group selection
**2:** use the associative hatch selection.
**4:** use the group selection and associative hatch selection.
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