# SDI (Single Document Interface)
[GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [What's new](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/What's%20new/(What's%20new).md)
## Function Description:
The SDI system variable is used to control the program running on
a single file interface or multiple file interfaces.
The SDI system variable can not be reset to 1 when multiple
documents are already opened in the software.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 0 |
| Range | 0,1 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:** opens multiple file interfaces.
**1:**
opens a single file interface. And you will be
prompted to save the current drawing, prior to opening or creating any other
drawings.
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