# VIEWDIR System Variable
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## Function Description:
The VIEWDIR system variable is used to store the view direction by UCS coordinates in the current viewport.
(Read-Only)
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| Type | 3D vector |
| Saved in | Drawing |
| Initial value | 0.0000,0.0000,1.0000 |
It describes the camera point as the 3D offset value of target point.
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