Chart Object Model in Word & PowerPoint

Over the next three posts this blog will cover some of the charting changes that have been made in Office 2010, many of which are the direct result of customer feedback.   As part of the Office 2007 release we overhauled charting throughout Office; however an OM for Word and PowerPoint was not provided.

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Chart Object Model in Word & PowerPoint

Getting Access to the Gemini CTP

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Getting Access to the Gemini CTP

As indicated in the previous blog post, you can get access to the Gemini CTP if you are a member of the Office 2010 Tech Preview by visiting http://www.microsoft.com/officebusiness/office2010/Default.aspx?vid=Gemini . If you are not a member of the Office Tech Preview, you can still apply for the Gemini CTP.

Creating mashups in SharePoint 2007: Recruiting scenario

Creating mashups in SharePoint 2007: Recruiting scenario

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Creating mashups in SharePoint 2007: Recruiting scenario

SharePoint 2010 Technical Preview Released Today

Waking up this Monday morning, there is tons of information on SharePoint 2010 Technical Preview from Microsoft.  More then its’ typical for pre-beta.  With the initial information that is coming out of the technical preview of SharePoint 2010, I have a strong belief that this version of SharePoint, will be its finest.  Sure there are huge improvements coming but I’m taking about getting them right.    Web-Based Office The biggest news to come out of Redmond, most certainly a direct challenge to Google Apps, Microsoft is rolling out lightweight FREE Web browser versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote.  What’s even bigger news is that Microsoft says that its browser versions have been tested on all major browsers aside from Internet Explorer, including Firefox and Safari.    SharePoint 2010 Changes What changes are coming to the sneap peak of SharePoint 2010 ?  Here is a complete list that will be updated: New User Interface including new Ribbon Web Edit Silverlight Web Part Rich Theming Multiple Browser Support Visio Services SharePoint Designer Business Connectivity Services (the evolution of the Business Data Catalog) SharePoint Workspace Rich Meda Support Streamlined Central Administration SharePoint Best Practices Analyzer Usage Reporting and Logging Large List Resource Throttling Unattached Content Database Recovery Visual Upgrade Visual Studio 2010 SharePoint Tools Language Integrated (LINQ) for SharePoint Developer Dashboard Business Connectivity Services Client Object Model (OM) If you would like to see how the improved the interface, experience and approach has been with SharePoint 2010, then check out the first link below.   Additional Reading http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/ The Complete Guide To Microsoft’s Office 2010 First Take: Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview Office 2010 revealed in great detail via Microsoft videos Microsoft unveils Office Web Applications 2010, Mobile 2010  

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The My Links Web Part – It’s Not Just for My Sites #sharepoint

I’ve talked to a number of folks in recent months that have wanted to add the links stored in a user’s My Links list in their My Site to other SharePoint pages that weren’t in the My Site site collection. Up until yesterday, I had always thought this would require some custom programming. If you aren’t familiar with My Links, it’s a great place to store those things you might normally store in your Internet Explorer Favorites or Firefox Bookmarks

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The My Links Web Part – It’s Not Just for My Sites #sharepoint

Excel Services Getting Started – Pt2 UDFs

This continues my previous checklist on getting started with Excel Services. Here, I’ll append a walkthrough for creating, deploying and updating User-Defined Function assemblies with Excel Services. 4

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Excel Services Getting Started – Pt2 UDFs

Excel Services Getting Started – Pt2 UDFs

This continues my previous checklist on getting started with Excel Services. Here, I’ll append a walkthrough for creating, deploying and updating User-Defined Function assemblies with Excel Services. 4.

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Excel Services Getting Started – Pt2 UDFs

Excel Services Setup and Getting Started

As part of an internal prototype I was working on recently, I had to set up a machine for Excel Services – and do this repeatedly as my prototype messed up the installation in various ways. I found lots of MSDN documentation that covered all aspects of setting up the base server OS, setting up MOSS, and configuring MOSS for Excel Services in a multitude of possible configurations – but what I wanted was a nice concise checklist so that I could reliably setup an E/S box whenever I needed to. I couldn’t find one, so I’ve created my own.

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Excel Services Setup and Getting Started

MAPILab Spy for SharePoint 64-bit download – Browser of SharePoint …

MAPILab Spy for SharePoint 64-bit download – Browser of SharePoint object model – X 64-bit Download – x64-bit download – freeware, shareware and software downloads. 64 bit download – freeware, shareware…

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How Do I: Use the Microsoft Live Framework Resource Browser?

The Live Framework Resource Model is a simple, straightforward information model based on entities, collections and relationships. In this brief screencast you’ll learn how to navigate the relationships between entities by using the Live Framework Resource Browser, which is a tool that ships with the Live Framework SDK.

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How Do I: Use the Microsoft Live Framework Resource Browser?