# XDWGFADECTL System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [X](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/X/(X).md) ## Function Description: The XDWGFADECTL system variable is used to control the fade degree for all DWG xref objects. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Registry | | Initial value | 50 | | Range | -90 ~ 90 | ## System Variable Value: **0:** DWG xref objects do not fade **>0:** when this value is a positive value, the fade degree is controlled by percentage up to 90% **<0:** when this value is a negative value, DWG xref objects do not fade, but the value is kept and it can be converted by changing its symbol. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables_Xgsv/XDWGFADECTL.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.