Do you still have a dedicated PB32 programming laptop? Tell us about your legacy war stories in the comments below.

PanelBuilder32 is abandonware, legally speaking, but Rockwell owns the copyright. Your best bet is to ask an old controls integrator or check your corporate software repository.

Because this is legacy software, running it on modern hardware requires specific configurations:

Because PanelBuilder32 is a legacy product, it is no longer sold as a standalone retail item in the traditional sense. Access is usually managed through:

: The primary source for the official PanelBuilder32 download is the Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC).

PanelBuilder32 is useless without RSLinx Classic (version 2.43 to 2.59 works best). You must download RSLinx Lite (free for single-node use) first .

This is often the best route for small shops without a Rockwell support contract.