System Variable Entry: POLARMODE

POLARMODE

integer (bit-coded), range 0 to 15

0

no

registry; saved in registry

Controls settings for polar and object snap tracking.

AutoCAD and BricsCAD. AutoCAD all; BricsCAD V20+. Divergence: type AutoCAD Bitcode, BricsCAD Short; default AutoCAD 0, BricsCAD 1.

• AutoCAD: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2026/ENU/?guid=GUID-D91628CC-9975-4DBF-8D02-10B23A6F3ED5
• BricsCAD: https://help.bricsys.com/en-us/document/system-variable-reference/p/polarmode-system-variable