DYN-9357: Installed packages list on Package Manager shows the latest version of the package #16853

ivaylo-matov · 2026-01-27T07:14:11Z

Purpose

This PR addresses DYN-9357

It improves clarity in the Search tab so users can easily see which version of a package is currently installed:

the version dropdown now defaults to the installed version.
the installed version in the dropdown is labeled with an “(installed)” suffix.
a badge is shown when a newer version of the package is available.
the Install button now:
- displays “Update” when a different version is available.
- displays “Uninstall” when the installed version is selected.

Changes in code:

install state tracking in the search element view model (installed version, selected version, update availability).
InstallActionText / InstallActionCommand so the button label and action change based on state.
fallback “Installed” state when uninstall isn’t possible.
added a null guard when downloading a selected version to avoid crashes.

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Changes improves clarity in the Search tab so users can easily see which version of a package is currently installed.

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This reverts commit ec4372a.

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See the ticket for this pull request: https://jira.autodesk.com/browse/DYN-9357

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Pull request overview

This PR improves the Package Manager Search tab by enhancing visibility of installed package versions and their update status. The changes allow users to see which package version is currently installed, whether updates are available, and provide contextual install/update/uninstall actions.

Changes:

Added tracking for installed package versions and update availability in the search element view model
Modified the install button to dynamically display "Install", "Update", or "Uninstall" based on the package state
Added visual indicators (badges and labels) to show installed versions and available updates
Added null guards to prevent crashes when downloading selected versions

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File	Description
PackageManagerSearchElement.cs	Added `IsInstalled` property to `VersionInformation` to track installed package versions
PackageManagerPackagesControl.xaml	Updated UI to display "(installed)" label in version dropdown and "New version available" badge; modified install button binding to use new command and text properties
PackageManagerSearchViewModel.cs	Added methods to track install state, handle uninstall operations, and update UI based on package installation status
PackageManagerSearchElementViewModel.cs	Added properties and commands to manage install/uninstall actions and track installation state; added null guards in download logic
PublicAPI.Unshipped.txt	Documented new public API members for install state tracking and action properties
Resources.resx	Added localization strings for "Update", "Uninstall", and "New version available"
Resources.en-US.resx	Added English localization strings matching Resources.resx additions

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src/DynamoCoreWpf/Properties/Resources.Designer.cs: Language not supported

src/DynamoCoreWpf/ViewModels/PackageManager/PackageManagerSearchElementViewModel.cs

src/DynamoCoreWpf/ViewModels/PackageManager/PackageManagerSearchViewModel.cs

src/DynamoCoreWpf/Properties/Resources.resx

zeusongit · 2026-01-27T23:02:25Z

The second popup, after you click on +Update appears on left side of the screen, can we fix that to appear in the center like other popups?

zeusongit · 2026-01-27T23:05:21Z

src/DynamoCoreWpf/ViewModels/PackageManager/PackageManagerSearchElementViewModel.cs


            this.DownloadLatestCommand = new DelegateCommand(
                () => OnRequestDownload(false),
-                () => !SearchElementModel.IsDeprecated && CanInstall);


Why are we removing CanInstall from this check?
Asking as that may lead to unexpected change somewhere where this may be expected

zeusongit · 2026-01-27T23:38:12Z

src/DynamoCoreWpf/Views/PackageManager/Controls/PackageManagerPackagesControl.xaml

                               Text="{Binding Version}" />
+                    <TextBlock VerticalAlignment="Center"
+                               Foreground="White"
+                               Text=" (installed)">


should be localized

also check if the width of the dropdown will cause any overflows, as in some languages "installed" may be longer than english

Thank you, I have now added a resource.
The dropdown will expand if the string is longer.

zeusongit · 2026-01-27T23:41:55Z

I am unsure after this change which property can we depend upon for a true value of CanInstall answer globally i.e Which property can tell us if a package version is install-able.

ivaylo-matov · 2026-01-28T10:45:00Z

The second popup, after you click on +Update appears on left side of the screen, can we fix that to appear in the center like other popups?

CanInstall is set to false whenever any version of the package is already installed (see UpdateInstallState).
When a package is installed and the user selects a different version, the action becomes Update and if the DownloadLatestCommand was still reliant on CanInstall the button would be disabled for every installed package.
The availability of the command is still controlled by IsEnabledForInstall

ivaylo-matov · 2026-01-28T10:55:25Z

I am unsure after this change which property can we depend upon for a true value of CanInstall answer globally i.e Which property can tell us if a package version is install-able.

In this context, there isn't a single global installable flag because the actions now depends on the selected version of the package and the current state (installed | update | uninstall).
CanInstall still means that there are no local packages with the same name _ nothin blocking the download, so it is not the right check for update.
For install action we now rely on :

IsEnabledForInstall - custom package locations disabled/enabled
!Isdepreciated
IsInstalledVersionSelected + `hasInstalledVersion - drives install | update | uninstall
IsSelectedVersionComaptible - only drives warning and doesn't block anything

If this is still confusing, maybe I can rename properties like CanExecuteInstallAction or update the comments? Maybe I can add a comment to note that states the intest shifts away from CanInstall?

ivaylo-matov added 6 commits January 23, 2026 14:13

draft

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Update PackageManagerSearchElementViewModel.cs

c6c6f75

moved uninstall command to vm

ac068d9

removed redundant SearchElementViewModelOnPropertyChanged

ec4372a

rationalization

ba76aca

searchElementViewModelOnPropertyChanged brought back

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This reverts commit ec4372a.

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