# XFADECTL System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The XFADECTL system variable is used to control the fade degree in reference that editing in-place, this setting only has effect on objects that are not editing in reference. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Registry | | Initial value | 70 | | Range | 0 ~ 90 | This system variable can control the fade degree of alternate object representation that displayed in a dimmed state, such as annotative object alternate scale representations. The SELECTIONANNODISPLAY system variable controls whether to display alternate scale presentation for annotative objects. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables/XFADECTL.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.