Released: Apr 3, 2026

Updates in 2026.3

Funktionen

• Change Code (VA Intelligence): Use AI to transform selected code using natural language.
  • Select a block of code and describe the change you want.
  • Preview results in a built-in diff view before applying.
  • Supports a wide range of transformations (refactoring, optimization, restructuring).
• Added support for .hlsli files (HLSL includes).
• Improved Diff View behavior when using AI.
• Improved macro expansion performance, especially in Unreal Engine projects
• Improved paste behavior in C/C...

Released: Feb 6, 2026

Updates in 2026.2

Fehlerkorrekturen

• Fixed issue where the installation could fail in some circumstances when installing via VSIX.

Released: Jan 16, 2026

Updates in 2026.1

Funktionen

• Enhanced Macro Expansion with Clang Integration
  • Update to the macro expansion: Clang-powered resolution.
    • Originally introduced based on a request from an Unreal Engine developer, the macro expansion feature allowed VA to display macro definitions when hovering - particularly valuable when working with complex preprocessor directives in large projects or for users who disabled IntelliSense to maximize performance on large codebases.
    • When you hover over a macro, Visual Assist now shows...

Released: Nov 12, 2025

Updates in 2025.5

Funktionen

• Added compatibility for Visual Studio 2026.
  • Visual Studio 2026 marks a significant evolution of the IDE with deep AI platform integration, enhanced performance, and stronger fundamentals.
• 'Explain with AI' now streams responses in real-time.
  • You can start reading explanations immediately rather than waiting for the complete response to generate. This makes the feature feel more responsive and natural, especially when facing more complex code and prompts.

Fehlerkorrekturen

• Fix for the...

Released: Oct 21, 2025

Updates in 2025.4

Funktionen

• Added extensive set of C++ safety checkers and code inspections.
• Added context-aware AI-powered Symbol Explanation to find and explain code symbols using local AI.
• New welcome page featuring latest updates, integrated feedback submission, and learn section.
• Swap between predefined checkers sets for code inspection: VA Default, C++ Safety, or Custom.
• Redesigned UI for core navigation and refactoring features.
• Simplified sharing via email or link for colleagues or co-workers.
• Quality...

Released: Jul 3, 2025

Updates in 2025.3

Funktionen

• You can now add, remove or reorder parameters when using extract method.
• Macro expansions are now shown on hover (Quick Info).
• Improved dot to arrow conversion now supports auto pointers.
• Improved look of "ray line" line highlighting style.
• Modernized options dialog UI.
• Replace Auto With Exact Type has been added to right-click menu.
• Replace Auto With Exact Type is now available on auto keyword.

Fehlerkorrekturen

• Fixed issue with syntax coloring not working in shader files in VS...

Released: Apr 7, 2025

Updates in 2025.2

Funktionen

• Improved Visual Assist Nav bar draw performance (faster and snappier).

Fehlerkorrekturen

• Fix for suggestions not working after import "" statement.
• Fix for module suggestions only working when accepting one of our module snippets.
• Fix for automatic closing brace not being added when importing modules.

Released: Mar 31, 2025

Updates in 2025.1

Funktionen

• New C++ Modules are now suggested when importing.
• New C++ Module names are now supported by our navigation features and Find References.
• Added the option to not select symbols when using Goto and List of Methods (Alt-M).
• Added support for *.IXX module files.
• Added configurable snippets for our Unit Testing Generation.
• Added support for excluding C# files being parsed with a “settings.json” file.
• You may now choose the access specifier when using Extract Method.
• Increased the display...

Released: Dec 31, 2024

Updates in 2024.9

Funktionen

• Replace Find References Tree Control
  • Whenever you execute a Find References command, the results are shown in a dialogue at the bottom of the windows. In 2024.9, a portion of the results dialog and the logic behind it was overhauled to (1) make the UI display results faster and (2) to add the ability to search and filter through those results.
  • Before this update, it may sometimes take a half second or so to display all the references and symbols as the UI tries to catch up with the...

Released: Oct 27, 2024

Updates in 2024.8

Fehlerkorrekturen

• Fixed unintended keyboard focus switching.