System Variable Entry: GRIDUNIT

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System Variable Entry: GRIDUNIT

Name

GRIDUNIT

Type

2D point

Default

varies by drawing

Read-Only

Scope

drawing; saved in drawing

Description

Specifies the grid spacing (X and Y) for the current viewport.

Compatibility

AutoCAD and BricsCAD. AutoCAD all; BricsCAD V20+. Divergence: default AutoCAD 0.5000,0.5000 (imperial) or 10,10 (metric), BricsCAD 0.5,0.5 - If MEASUREMENT=0 and INSUNITS=inches 10.0,10.0 - If MEASUREMENT=1 and INSUNITS=millimeters.

Source Notes

AutoCAD: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2026/ENU/?guid=GUID-6E37252F-77E5-4266-8759-AAD5E5577F1C
BricsCAD: https://help.bricsys.com/en-us/document/system-variable-reference/g/gridunit-system-variable