Is there a way to build a custom ribbon in Outlook 2007 without purchasing
Visual Basic or C# apps? I searched the Internet and could only find a
reference that using Visual Basic or C# in the Visual Studio 2005 suite is
needed for the add-in. Further, Visual Basic Express does not have all of
the features needed and therefore it could not be used. Can a ribbon be
built without spending $ for these apps?

The only way to work with the ribbon in Outlook 2007 is with a COM addin.
What language you use doesn't matter as long as it can create a COM addin
for Outlook.

--
Ken Slovak
[MVP - Outlook]
http://www.slovaktech.com
Author: Professional Programming Outlook 2007.
Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options.
http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm


"Robert k" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Is there a way to build a custom ribbon in Outlook 2007 without purchasing
> Visual Basic or C# apps? I searched the Internet and could only find a
> reference that using Visual Basic or C# in the Visual Studio 2005 suite is
> needed for the add-in. Further, Visual Basic Express does not have all of
> the features needed and therefore it could not be used. Can a ribbon be
> built without spending $ for these apps?

Thanks Ken...I appreciate the feedback. Do you know of any COM add in apps
that are freeware?
--
Robert k


"Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

> The only way to work with the ribbon in Outlook 2007 is with a COM addin.
> What language you use doesn't matter as long as it can create a COM addin
> for Outlook.
>
> --
> Ken Slovak
> [MVP - Outlook]
> http://www.slovaktech.com
> Author: Professional Programming Outlook 2007.
> Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options.
> http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm
>
>
> "Robert k" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:A7778962-4EAA-4D1B-87A2-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Is there a way to build a custom ribbon in Outlook 2007 without purchasing
> > Visual Basic or C# apps? I searched the Internet and could only find a
> > reference that using Visual Basic or C# in the Visual Studio 2005 suite is
> > needed for the add-in. Further, Visual Basic Express does not have all of
> > the features needed and therefore it could not be used. Can a ribbon be
> > built without spending $ for these apps?
>
>

What do you mean by COM addin apps that are freeware? Are you looking for
free COM addins or a free development language? I know of no development
language that can be used to develop COM addins that is free, but I don't
know every language out there.

--
Ken Slovak
[MVP - Outlook]
http://www.slovaktech.com
Author: Professional Programming Outlook 2007.
Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options.
http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm


"Robert k" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:F61253A0-C858-46AC-8647-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks Ken...I appreciate the feedback. Do you know of any COM add in
> apps
> that are freeware?
> --
> Robert k