Why you may need both RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000 You can also test-drive Studio 5000 Logix Designer prior to purchasing it by requesting a thirty day “try before you buy” temporary activation from your local distributor (or Rockwell directly) as I cover in a previous article here. In order to actually the available options, you’ll first need to login with a free account which you can create using the link on the top of the page. Once logged in, scroll down and select “ Studio 5000 Automation Engineering & Design Environment” to see the available Studio 5000 packages and pricing. If you don’t have a copy, you can purchase it using this link to Rockwell’s new online software portal, however when you first visit that site you won’t see any pricing or part numbers. To program a CompactLogix or ControlLogix controller you’re going to need a copy of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, which was formerly known as RSLogix 5000 prior to the version 21 release:
