Set and Return System Variables (.NET)

The Application object provides the SetSystemVariable and GetSystemVariable methods for setting and retrieving AutoCAD system variables. For example, to assign an integer to the MAXSORT system variable, use the following code:

VB.NET

'' Get the current value from a system variable
Dim nMaxSort as Integer = Application.GetSystemVariable("MAXSORT")
 
'' Set system variable to new value
Application.SetSystemVariable("MAXSORT", 100)

C#

// Get the current value from a system variable
int nMaxSort = System.Convert.ToInt32(Application.GetSystemVariable("MAXSORT"));
 
// Set system variable to new value
Application.SetSystemVariable("MAXSORT", 100);

VBA/ActiveX Code Reference

'' Get the current value from a system variable
Dim nMaxSort as Integer
nMaxSort = ThisDrawing.GetVariable("MAXSORT")
 
'' Set system variable to new value
ThisDrawing.SetVariable "MAXSORT", 100