# Install AE

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Appearance Elements is the Rhopoint software used to operate multiple Rhopoint Instruments.

The latest version of Appearance Elements can be installed from the Rhopoint website.

The functions of Rhopoint Appearance Elements include measurement control, quality control reporting, results analysis, and database storage.

Before installing, please check the [System Requirements](rhopoint-appearance-elements-system-requirements.md) for the host PC.

## Installation

Visit [Rhopoint Instruments Website](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/help-services/resources/software/) to download the latest software installer.

Double-click the `AppearanceElements.msi` package to install the software.

Follow the onscreen instructions.

> [!info] Installation requires administrator permissions. The installation itself does **not** install any device drivers — drivers are installed on first start with an instrument connected. See the [IT Deployment Guide](rhopoint-appearance-elements-it-deployment-guide.md) for details.

[Start AE Software](rhopoint-appearance-elements-start-ae-software.md)