*_TOOLPALETTEPATH (System Variable)

Controls the path(s) that are used for the Tool Palette Windows.

Type:String
Saved in:Registry
Initial value:Varies
Note: The name of this system variable must be prefixed with *_ when it is used.

By default, tool palette files are initially stored in the ToolPalette folder under drive_letter:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\AutoCAD <release>\<version>\<language>\support.

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