Sideloading the ReportWORQ Office Add-in

This article includes the following topics:

• Sideloading the Add-in
• Upgrading the Manifest File

Sideloading the Add-in #

You can sideload the ReportWORQ Office Add-in by using a manifest XML file provided by ReportWORQ Customer Support.

1. Download the manifest file.
   Note: ReportWORQ v5.0.0.82 or newer is required to support this version of the manifest file.
2. Move the manifest file to a shared folder (for example, \ \ machinename\Add-in) and ensure that any ReportWORQ users have access to the network share, as follows:
   • Create a folder on your PC, or in a network location.
   • Copy the manifest file into the folder.
   • Right-click the folder and select Properties, then select the Sharing tab.
   • Select the Advanced Sharing button, enable the share, and click OK.
   • Copy the Network path for use in Step 6, then select the Close button.
3. Open Excel, then select File > Options.
4. From the left menu, select Trust Center, and then select Trust Center Settings.
   
   
   
5. From the left menu, select Trusted Add-in Catalogs.
6. In the Catalog Url box, enter the UNC path for the shared folder containing the manifest file, select Add catalog, and then select Show in Menu:
   
   
   
7. Select the OK button twice to return to the main Excel window.
8. Close and re-open Excel.
9. On the Home tab, open the Excel ribbon and select Add-ins > More Add-ins:
   
   
   
10. Select Shared Folder, and then Add the ReportWORQ Add-in:
    
    
    
    The Add-in is now available for use.

Upgrading the Manifest File #

To upgrade the manifest file:

1. Clear the Add-ins cache on the Trusted Add-in Catalogs screen:
   
   
   
2. Close Excel.
3. Copy the new manifest into the shared folder and then restart Excel.
4. Perform the add-in installation steps again, if necessary.