add-ins for multiple Outlook versions

[Andrey Nikulin]

Hi all,

I suspect this question is FAQ here. Can somebody point me to the good
description how I can buid up an addin targeted to multiple outlook versions.
Most of all I am interested in 2003/2007 versions.

Thanks.

 

[Dmitry Streblechenko]

There is not much to it: target the lowest supported version of Outlook.
I.e. an add-in develped under Outlook 2003 will work under 2007.
The devil is in the details of course, and it all depends on the programming
language that you are using.

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http://www.dimastr.com/
OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
and MAPI Developer Tool
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[Andrey Nikulin]

I am using C# to implement IDTExtensibility2 interface.
And what exactly and how I should reference?

Right now I have references to next libraries:
1. Microsoft Office 12.0 Object Library - Office.dll from GAC
2. Microsoft.Office.Interop.Outlook 11.0.0.0

What libraries do I need reference to target addin to Office 2003? The same
libraries but from Office version 2003?

Should I distribute those libraries together with AddIn in case if client
has Office 2007 installed?

 

[Dmitry Streblechenko]

Make sure you have Outlok 2003, not 2007.
I do not wwrite addins in C#, but you might want to start at
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?ID=36

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Dmitry Streblechenko (MVP)
http://www.dimastr.com/
OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
and MAPI Developer Tool
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[Andrey Nikulin]

Hi Dmirty,

Thanks. I have alredy seen that page. It helps a lot.

What do you mean by saying "Make sure you have Outlok 2003".

Should I include libraries from Outlook 2003 into installation project and
reference them or what?

 

[Dmitry Streblechenko]

You need to do thee developmeent on a machine thaat has Outlook 2003, not
2007.
You should not distribute any files installed by Outlook, only files created
by you - add-in dll and possibly the interop dll created when you add
Outlook 2003 to your project references.

--
Dmitry Streblechenko (MVP)
http://www.dimastr.com/
OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
and MAPI Developer Tool
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