AutoCAD Architecture - Where do I find a list of all system variables?

[leewh246]

I would like to have a list of all system variables with at least a brief description of each all in one location, preferably in a form that I can print and have a hard copy reference. I currently have AutoCAD Architecture 2021 and am preparing to upgrade to 2023 and a list for either one would be okay. In ACA 2021 I can only find information for individual system variables one at a time. Prior to upgrading to ACA 2021 I was using Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004. In ADT 2004 a complete list (reference) of all system variables and also all commands was easily found. I would like the same for ACA 2021 or 2023.

[ The subject line of this post has been edited for clarity by @handjonathan Original: Where do I find a list of all system variables? ]

[pendean · Accepted solution]

Where in ADT2004 was there a single page description of ALL variables? It's probably in the same spot, be very detailed on how to get there in ADT2004 please.

Also... not much has changed, are you looking for something new?

are you wanting AutoCAD or ACA variables?

[leewh246]

pendean,

I feel like an idiot. I never scrolled down this first page to make "AutoCAD Resources" visible. Instead I just started using the search box and was not finding what I was looking for. These Resources give me what I want.

Regarding ADT 2004, that is on a different computer and would require shutting down and connecting monitors, and other things to the old computer for me to check. From memory, I think it was similar to ACA 2021 except the alphabetical list was in a pane on the left of the screen and you were not limited to one alphabetical heading at a time.

Thank you for your solution.

[pendean]

@leewh246 Glad the screenshot helped.

AFAIK the current HELP file style has been around for 10+ versions now I believe, maybe?, which is a software-lifetime away from ADT2004.

[leewh246]

Asking my phone, it appears that ACA 2021 is the 17th release after ADT 2004. Quite a big jump for me. The basics are essentially the same. Of the new tools, I have only started using a few that I find useful. These are not that hard to start using but understanding the "Why" for many settings will take some time to fully understand.