*_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 and is a combination of Tool Palette File Locations settings from current Project Settings, My Settings and Classic AutoCAD Settings on the Files tab of the Options dialog box. For more information, see About Connected Support Files on setting up support files for Forma Data Management projects.