# NORTHDIRECTION System Variable [GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [N](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/N/(N).md) ## Function Description: The NORTHDIRECTION system variable is used to specify the angle between the Y axis of WCS and north of grid. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Real | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 0.0000 | This system variable is not affected by AUNITS and AUPREC. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2027_en-US/detail/systemVariables_Ngsv/NORTHDIRECTION.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.