Install RVBuilder

This section outlines the system requirements, installation instructions for the RVBuilder extension in Visual Studio Code, and the extension configuration.

Requirements

• Operating System: Windows or Linux
• Software: Visual Studio Code (version 1.82 or later) from Microsoft Visual Studio Code

RVBuilder Installation

1. Download the RVBuilder extension package rvbuilder-1.0.0.vsix from the RVBuilder latest release page.
2. In Visual Studio Code, click in the Activity Bar.
3. In the Extensions view, click the More Actions icon in the top-right corner, select "Install from VSIX…" from the drop-down menu, and then choose the downloaded file rvbuilder-1.0.0.vsix to start the installation.

4. A prompt pops up notifying the completion of installation.
   
   

   RVBuilder is listed among the installed extensions in the Extensions view and the RVBuilder icon is displayed in the Activity Bar. These indicate that the installation was successful.
   

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Note

• To reinstall or update the RVBuilder extension, uninstall the existing extension before proceeding. After reinstallation, restart VS Code to apply the changes.

  

• On Linux, a system password is required to grant RVBuilder permissions. After RVBuilder installation, follow the on-screen prompt to click Run and enter your system password.

  

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Extension Configuration

Click at the bottom of the Activity Bar and select "Settings". Under the User tab, select Extensions > RVBuilder in the navigation pane to view the available RVBuilder extension settings and modify them if necessary.

Setting	Description
Home Page	Controls whether the RVBuilder Home page is displayed when the VS Code starts.
Package Root	Specifies the installation destination of the RVBuilder package.
Project Workspace	Specifies the path to the project workspace.