RibbonX XML Lexicon/Language reference

[hatman]

Don't forget the CustomUI Editor, http://openxmldeveloper.org/articles/customuieditor.aspx. It is a poor tool, but poor is better than nothing.

Better than using Notepad, which is how I began as I started applying the applicable text of PED. In addition to it's advertised (though limited) functionality, it also edits the .rels file to add a pointer to the newly created customUI.xml file... a small, though frustrating, tidbit that PED neglected to mention. While you could create the xml file without the editor, if you really wanted to, I'm not sure how one would build the pointer in the .rels file...

 

[hatman]

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Better than using Notepad, which is how I began as I started applying the applicable text of PED. In addition to it's advertised (though limited) functionality, it also edits the .rels file to add a pointer to the newly created customUI.xml file... a small, though frustrating, tidbit that PED neglected to mention. While you could create the xml file without the editor, if you really wanted to, I'm not sure how one would build the pointer in the .rels file...<o></o>
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[ZVI]

Have a look on this free and easy to use tool: DataPig Custom Button Builder for Excel 2007

This utility allows you to add your own custom tabs and buttons to the Excel 2007 Ribbon without dealing with XML or complicated RibbonX code. You simply fill out a table and select your output method. With this utility, even an intermediate Excel user can create custom user interfaces that tie back to existing macros. Source code is free for all to see and build upon. (For MS Excel 2007)

 

[xld]

Better than using Notepad, which is how I began as I started applying the applicable text of PED. In addition to it's advertised (though limited) functionality, it also edits the .rels file to add a pointer to the newly created customUI.xml file... a small, though frustrating, tidbit that PED neglected to mention. While you could create the xml file without the editor, if you really wanted to, I'm not sure how one would build the pointer in the .rels file...

I don't use images in the Custom XML, I hold files and load them via getImage callbacks.

 

[XL-Dennis]

Hatman et al,

Thanks for buying the second edition of PED. Like the first edition the second edition assumes that the reader have a basic knowledge and skill with Excel and its related technologies.

We invite all buyers of the book to discuss and ask questions related to PED at the following forum: http://proexceldev.net

I'm already convinced that we in the next edition of PED will delve into manipulation of Open XML Excel files in a various way without involving the Excel client. It will require a deeper coverage of the Open XML file format.

 

[SydneyGeek]

Download Visual Basic 2005 Express. If you create your XML there you will get command completion as in VBA.

Denis