add-ins for multiple Outlook versions

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" wrote:

> 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.
>
> --
> Dmitry Streblechenko (MVP)
> http://www.dimastr.com/
> OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
> and MAPI Developer Tool
> -
> "Andrey Nikulin" <Andrey Nikulin.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C2437DAD-60A4-42AA-9E58-314473330DEE@microsoft.com...
> > 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.
>
>
>

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

--
Dmitry Streblechenko (MVP)
http://www.dimastr.com/
OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
and MAPI Developer Tool
-
"Andrey Nikulin" <AndreyNikulin.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3719373F-CF39-4BA4-A549-FC30083B4ABB@microsoft.com...
>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" wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>> --
>> Dmitry Streblechenko (MVP)
>> http://www.dimastr.com/
>> OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
>> and MAPI Developer Tool
>> -
>> "Andrey Nikulin" <Andrey Nikulin.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> message
>> news:C2437DAD-60A4-42AA-9E58-314473330DEE@microsoft.com...
>> > 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.
>>
>>
>>

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" wrote:

> 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
>
> --
> Dmitry Streblechenko (MVP)
> http://www.dimastr.com/
> OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
> and MAPI Developer Tool
> -
> "Andrey Nikulin" <AndreyNikulin.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3719373F-CF39-4BA4-A549-FC30083B4ABB@microsoft.com...
> >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" wrote:
> >
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dmitry Streblechenko (MVP)
> >> http://www.dimastr.com/
> >> OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
> >> and MAPI Developer Tool
> >> -
> >> "Andrey Nikulin" <Andrey Nikulin.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> message
> >> news:C2437DAD-60A4-42AA-9E58-314473330DEE@microsoft.com...
> >> > 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.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

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
-
"Andrey Nikulin" <AndreyNikulin.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:289622BF-444D-4FCF-B4A1-21032DF5D1DA@microsoft.com...
> 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" wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>> --
>> Dmitry Streblechenko (MVP)
>> http://www.dimastr.com/
>> OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
>> and MAPI Developer Tool
>> -
>> "Andrey Nikulin" <AndreyNikulin.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> message
>> news:3719373F-CF39-4BA4-A549-FC30083B4ABB@microsoft.com...
>> >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" wrote:
>> >
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Dmitry Streblechenko (MVP)
>> >> http://www.dimastr.com/
>> >> OutlookSpy - Outlook, CDO
>> >> and MAPI Developer Tool
>> >> -
>> >> "Andrey Nikulin" <Andrey Nikulin.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> message
>> >> news:C2437DAD-60A4-42AA-9E58-314473330DEE@microsoft.com...
>> >> > 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.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>