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AddIn (Add-In or Add In) is a synonym for plugin - a program that is triggered by a host program allowing third party developers to manipulate or extend the hosting program.

Visual studio 2017: QT Add-in

I've installed Visual Studio 2017 and QT 5.8. Now I installed a QT-Add-in(from here) and I wanted to add the Path …

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Get a list of Solution/Project Files for VS Add-in or DXCore Plugin

I am trying to write a add-in for Visual Studio that, among other things, needs to keep track of every …

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custom ribbon not appearing in outlook when when running a build in vs

I followed this tutorial, but when I build then run my project in visual studio a ribbon tab does not …

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onLoad ribbon callback fails (not firing/working) from Excel VBA .xlam

I've created a simple Excel add-in to demonstrate the problem whereby the ribbon onLoad event isn't firing when the project …

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Excel Add In's Custom Ribbon Tab Will Not Display

I've created an application level add-in for Excel to automate some tasks. I used the VS2012 template Visual C# > …

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How to load plugins in .NET?

I'd like to provide some way of creating dynamically loadable plugins in my software. Typical way to do this is …

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Building an Internet Explorer Extension/Add-On?

I would like to build a browser extension for IE 7/8. I would like to do it using .NET. Do you …

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Can I add a custom "Send" button to Outlook?

I'm creating a secure message alternative to email for my organization. We exchange confidential patient information with outside treatment providers. …

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Is it possible to "debug" a release build of a C# app in VS 2010

I have an excel addin that works fine in debug and release mode when I build / run from VS2010. However, …

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How to redistribute Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime with InstallShield correctly?

Using: VS 2012, InstallShield 2012 Spring Express For my Excel Add-In I need to redistribute to prerequisites: - Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Full …

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