SECURELOAD (System Variable)

Controls whether executable files are restricted to being loaded from trusted folders only

Type:Integer
Saved in:Registry
Initial value:1, may be locked by the CAD administrator

Value

Description

0

Loads executable files from any location without displaying a warning. This option maintains legacy behavior, but is not recommended.

1

Loads executable files only if their location is in the trusted locations specified in the TRUSTEDPATHS system variable. Displays a warning during load requests from executable files in other locations.

2

Allows executable files to be loaded only if their location is in the trusted locations specified in the TRUSTEDPATHS system variable.

Note: Starting with AutoCAD 2026 and AutoCAD 2026-based products, when PROJECTAWARE is set to 1, this system variable is read-only and set to 2. For more information, see About Connected Support Files on setting up support files for Autodesk Docs projects.

The executable file types affected by SECURELOAD include the following:

Important: