ComAddin sample ribbon problem with Word 2007

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Scott McPhillips [MVP] - 25 Feb 2007 18:05 GMT

I am studying how to develop COM addins using unmanaged C++, and the
ComAddin sample provided in KB230689 is a good start. (It just puts a
button in a toolbar.)

It's working with Word and Excel 2003, and with Excel 2007. But with
Word 2007 it loads, the "Addins" ribbon tab briefly appears, but then it
disappears. Seems to be a problem with the ribbon: the addin is still
connected but the Addins tab won't stay displayed. Any clues?

And, any good book or resource recommendations for developing Word
addins would be welcome. Thanks!

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Patrick Schmid [MVP] - 25 Feb 2007 19:53 GMT

If you are targeting 2007, then you shouldn't be using the CommandBars
model. See
http://blogs.msdn.com/jensenh/archive/2006/12/08/using-ribbonx-with-c-and-atl.aspx
For getting started on doing an unmanaged C++ add-in with RibbonX

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> I am studying how to develop COM addins using unmanaged C++, and the
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> Scott McPhillips [VC++ MVP]

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