VSTA v 2 host configuration registry entries are similar to VSTA v 1’s- there are a few new entries and a change in how they are organized. Two of the most noticeable differences are the “2.0” subkey and “VSTAVersion” entry. VSTA v 2 entries are stored in the “2.0” subkey, which resides beneath the host...
While working with the ShapeAppMacroRecording, a sample included in the updated release of VSTA v 2, I noticed a couple of problems. They are listed here with workarounds. If you have found a problem that is not listed here, or have a question please let me know by posting on the forum. 1) Changes made...
Microsoft recommends using Visual Studio 2008 for integrating VSTA v 2. However, if you choose to use Visual Studio 2005 the following will need to be addressed. 1) The framework VSTA v 2 uses the 3.5 framework. It is very important that references, like System.AddIn, point to the 3.5 versions and not...
One of the most common questions we see when someone begins an integration is why can't System.Windows.Forms and objects derived from that class be exposed to add-ins. Our typical answer is that System.Winows.Forms is not serializable and only serializable objects can pass through (or be exposed through...
Based on the SDK and our testing of the CTP release version of ProxyGen v 2, here are our finding. For additional informatoin on ProxyGen v 2 CTP release please see our ProxyGen v 2 CTP Release Supplement . If there are other version 1 issues you would like addressed, please let me know (submit questions...