NORTHDIRECTION (System Variable)

Specifies the angle of the sun from north.

Type:Real
Saved in:Drawing
Initial value:0.0000

This value is affected by the settings of the AUNITS and AUPREC system variables.

Note: The angle is interpreted in the context of the world coordinate system (WCS). This value is completely separate from surveyor angular units, which are always set relative to the current UCS.