# DIMGAP System Variable [GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The DIMGAP system variable is used to set the distance around the dimension text when the dimension line breaks to accommodate dimension text. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Real | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 0.0900(Imperial) or 0.6250 (Metric) | --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2027_en-US/detail/systemVariables/DIMGAP.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.