.Net Add-In .dll in different folder

Question

Hi, 
 is it possible to run the addin.dll from a different folder? 
 I want the addin.dll to be located in for example C:	emp

Achim Herrmann · Answer

Can you please tell me the use case for this request? Manipulating the folder structure of installed programs is always quite risky. Same as if you move around some Word DLLs which I would assume will break something. 
 
SDL Passolo has an option to let additional add-ins start from another directory. Go to File – Options – System – Advanced and insert the folder from which you would like to load an add-in. Please do NOT move around the .NET parser directory.

Achim Herrmann · Answer

Ok, this explains the use case. Please be aware not installing your actual core DLLs with your add-in. Each Passolo installation has its own core DLLs where the API is slightly different. From a general approach you will be able to write an add-ins that works with all 2015 and 2016 CUs without changes. 
 
The actual problem you have must be solved programmatically in your installer. Your installer must look into the registry and find out which versions of Passolo are installed and in which directory. Then you can pick one of the installation directories from the registry and install your add-in into the corresponding "system" sub folder.

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.Net Add-In .dll in different folder