# SKYSTATUS 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 SKYSTATUS system variable is used to determine whether the sky illumination is computed when rendering. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 0 | | Range | 0,1,2 | This system variable has no effect on viewport illumination or viewport background. It only makes sky available when collecting light source for rendering. ## System Variable Value: **0:** turn off sky illumination **1:**sky background **2:** sky background and illumination --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2027_en-US/detail/systemVariables_Sgsv/SKYSTATUS.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.