# ZOOMWHEEL System Variable
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**Function Description:**
The ZOOMWHEEL system variable is used to switch the transparently zoom direction when scrolling the middle mouse wheel.
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| --- | --- |
| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 0 |
| Range | 0,1 |
**System Variable Value:**
**0:** move wheel forward to zoom in; move wheel backwards to zoom out
**1:** move wheel forward to zoom out; move wheel backwards to zoom in
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