# XCLIPFRAME System Variable
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## Function Description:
The XCLIPFRAME system variable is used to determine whether to display or plot the xref clipping boundaries in the current drawing.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Drawing |
| Initial value | 2 |
| Range | 0,1,2 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:** the frame is invisible and can not plot it
The frame can temporarily redisplay when previewing selection set or duration of selecting objects
**1:** display and plot xref frame for clipping
**2:** display but not plot xref frame for clipping
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