| Type: | Integer |
| Saved in: | Registry |
| Initial value: | Varies by country |
Sets initial drawing units as English or metric. Specifically, MEASUREINIT controls which hatch pattern and linetype file an existing drawing uses when it is opened. It also controls which template is used.
| 0 | English; AutoCAD uses the hatch pattern file and linetype file designated by the ANSIHatch and ANSILinetype registry settings. |
| 1 | Metric; AutoCAD uses the hatch pattern file and linetype file designated by the ISOHatch and ISOLinetype registry settings. |