# WHIPARC System Variable
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## Function Description:
The WHIPARC system variable is used to override the displayed smoothing of circles and arcs.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 0 |
| Range | 0,1 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:**the curved objects will display as a serial vectors controlled by the VIEWRES setting(Recommended)
**1:** the circle, arc, and polyline arc segments with continuous linetype will display as real circles and arcs
**Note:** this is a experience setting for testing memory usage and displaying performance of circles and arcs. Setting VIEWRES to be 1000 or higher always achieves a better result.
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