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.