# DIMLAYER System Variable [GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The DIMLAYER system variable is used to specify a default layer for new dimensions, the new dimensions are created on that layer automatically instead of creating dimensions on the current layer. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | String | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | Use current | --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2027_en-US/detail/systemVariables/DIMLAYER.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.