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Martin Mizzell




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Jack,

I always use the shim. If you aren't using the shim, then you need to talk to Sergey.

Use the syntax i gave you as arguments for MSO dll. (See image)
MSO Arguments

Add the GAC folder to the "Files and Folders" view in the installation designer by right clicking the "Destination Computer" node amd selecting it from list. (see image).
GAC Registration

Let me know if you are still having problems.

Regards,

Martin Mizzell
Posted 14 Jul, 2006 12:31:31 Top
Martin Mizzell




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I always use the installshield IDE to make my installations.
I guess im wierd. :cry:
Posted 14 Jul, 2006 12:34:15 Top
Sergey Grischenko


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Jack,

1. In case of using the shim:
/Shim="[TARGETDIR\GEBREShim.dll"

Without the shim:
/Addin="[TARGETDIR\GEBRE.dll"

These actions should be used for the msi setup project in VS.
In the InstallShield project you can use the 'self register' option of the shim dll to register the add-in.
The installation failed because you didn't include the following prerequisities:
Visual C++ 8.0 DebugCRT (x86) WinSXS MSM Beta2
Visual C++ 8.0 DebugCRT.Policy (x86) WinSXS MSM Beta2

Please look at the my example. You will see these prerequisities included in the setup project.

2. The latest version of Add-in Express doesn't require Office, stdole and Extensibility assemblies to be added to the GAC folder. You should only put the Extensibility.dll to the add-in target folder.

Please read the following article to learn more about the C++ shim:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dno2k3ta/html/ODC_Office_COM_Shim_Wizards.asp
Posted 14 Jul, 2006 12:42:11 Top
Sergey Grischenko


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One more thing, Jack.

In the next ADX build we will add a loader for ADX based add-ins (something similar to the VSTO loader) and you will not have to register the add-in at all. It will be enough to add some registry entries in the Registry editor of the setup project (the same technique is used in the 'VSTO for MS Office' product).
We will publish a new build this month.
Posted 14 Jul, 2006 13:09:29 Top
Todd Carlson




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Jack,
I just tested & found this scenario to work:
a) Create an IS (12) project adding it to my VS solution (2005)
b) Add the primary output of my add-in (Default options) to INSTALLDIR
c) Add AddinExpress.MSO.2005.dll (default options) to INSTALLDIR
d) Add the DLL of my shim to INSTALLDIR. Uncheck COM Extract at build and CHECK Self-Register
e) Add extensibility.dll (default options) to INSTALLDIR
f) Add extensibility.dll to GlobalAssembyCache setting Permanent to Yes
g) Run a Static Dependency Scan to pick up the VC++ 8.0 runtimes.

build & install. Worked perfectly for me.

HTH!
Todd

Posted 14 Jul, 2006 13:32:45 Top
Sergey Grischenko


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Thank you, Todd.

You do everything correct.
Posted 14 Jul, 2006 13:39:29 Top
Jack Bretcher




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It sounds so easy, but, I cannot get the shim to register.

I followed the steps aboude in Todd's post, but when I install I get a message that the GEBREShim.dll could not be registered. Error 1904 HRESULT: 2147220473.

http://www.sonomaenterprises.com/aa/shimreg.gif

I do have the 2 Visual C++ merge modules included:
http://www.sonomaenterprises.com/aa/vc.gif

What am I doing wrong???

Jack
Posted 14 Jul, 2006 14:58:42 Top
Jack Bretcher




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GOT IT!!

I download the Shim Wizard and recreated the shim, now it WORKS!


Thanks for all of your help!

Jack
Posted 14 Jul, 2006 16:54:05 Top

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