# SDI System Variable
[GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [S](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/S/(S).md)
## Function Description:
The SDI system variable is used to control the program running on a single file interface or multiple file interfaces.The SDI system variable can not be reset to 1 when multiple documents are already opened in the software.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 0 |
| Range | 0,1 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:** opens multiple file interfaces.
**1:** opens a single file interface. And you will be prompted to save the current drawing, prior to opening or creating any other drawings.
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