# DATE System Variable [GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The DATE system variable is used to store current date and time in specified format. (Read-Only) | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Real | | Saved in | Not saved | | Initial value | Unknown | | --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2027_en-US/detail/systemVariables/DATE.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.