# SHPNAME System Variable [GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [S](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/S/(S).md) ## Function Description: The SHPNAME system variable is used to set the default shape name which must conform to symbol-naming conventions. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Strings | | Saved in | Not saved | | Initial value | "" | If no specified value, returns "".Enter a period "." to specify no default value. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2027_en-US/detail/systemVariables_Sgsv/SHPNAME.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.