# DIMTAD System Variable
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## Function Description:
The DIMTAD system variable is used to control the vertical position of text relative to dimension line.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Drawing |
| Initial value | 0 (Imperial) or 1( Metric) |
| Range | 0,1,2,3,4 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:**center the dimension text between the extension line
**1:** center the dimension text between the extension line
**2:** Places the dimension text on the side of the dimension line farthest away from the defining points
**3:** place the dimension text according to JIS
**4:** place the dimension text below the dimension line
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