The official Rockwell Knowledgebase article ID: QA49876 (requires login) hosts the latest upd. For offline use, the Internet Archive may have older versions, but verify SHA-256 checksum:
Expected checksum for RVAddonMSI_upd_2.3.1.msp:
SHA256: 4F8E9C2A1B6F7D3E0C5A8B2F6D9E4C7A1B5F8D3E2C7A4B
If you need to deploy rvaddonmsi across multiple build machines:
msiexec /i rvaddonmsi.msi /quiet /norestart /log install.log
To apply the update silently:
msiexec /update rvaddon_upd.msp /quiet
Verify with:
wmic product where "name like '%%RV Addon%%'" get version
If you no longer need legacy add-ins, consider migrating to Studio 5000 v35+ which uses Visual Studio 2022 integration and a new add-in framework (no longer dependent on RVAddonMSI). However, this requires a license upgrade.
The keyword fragment “download upd” indicates the user is looking for an update (UPD = Update). This is critical because:
Do not download RVAddonMSI from third-party file repositories (e.g., DLL-files.com, CNET). Always use official channels to avoid malware disguised as automation components. rvaddonmsi+visual+studio+2015+download+upd
No, the installer will abort. You must at least install the Visual Studio 2015 Isolated Shell (available from Microsoft as a free download).
The installation process for an MSI-based addon differs slightly from the standard VSIX (Visual Studio Extension) installation method used in modern versions of Visual Studio.
Step 1: Acquisition (Download)
The RvAddonMSI package is typically distributed by the software vendor. If you need to deploy rvaddonmsi across multiple
Step 2: Execution
Step 3: Configuration
When this component is missing or corrupt, you may encounter: To apply the update silently: msiexec /update rvaddon_upd
| Requirement | Version | Check | |-------------|---------|-------| | Windows OS | Windows 10 LTSC / Windows Server 2016+ | ✔ | | .NET Framework | 4.6.1 or 4.8 | ✔ | | Visual Studio 2015 | Community, Pro, or Enterprise (with C++ tools) | ✔ | | VC++ 2015 Redist | 14.0.24215+ | ✔ | | Administrative rights | Yes | ✔ |
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