DATE PENDING—Version 14 was released. Version 14 adds xxxx pieces of gear and includes dozens of major changes to help you create rigging illustrations. Learn how to upgrade from a previous version.
June 10, 2025—Version 13.1 was released. Version 13.1 adds 39 pieces of gear and includes dozens of minor changes to help you create rigging illustrations. This update is free to anyone who owns version 13.
August 26, 2023—A free version 13.0 program update was released. This release included minor changes to the user interface and improved product stability. This update is free to anyone who owns version 13.
May 12, 2023—A free version 13.0 program update was released. This release updated 25 existing pieces of gear and fixed a handful of minor bugs. This update is free to anyone who owns version 13.
February 6, 2023—Version 13 was released. This version added more than 60 pieces of gear and includes numerous enhancements. Read about the changes to version 13.
Steve Achelis, the developer of vRigger, is also the author of Mountain Responder—When recreation and misfortune collide. Join Steve as he takes the reader along on wide array of mountain rescues. From rope rescues and helicopter crashes, to avalanche burials and swiftwater drownings, Steve and his teammates witnessed what few of us ever will. Learn more about the book.
Iterum, LLC (the company that created vRigger) also publishes a free online quiz for paramedics and EMTs.
Be sure to use the Check for Updates command on vRigger's Gear (or Insert) toolbar to ensure that you have the latest version of vRigger.