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Bug

In a Citrix environment, the file, AddInFoldersList.xml, is stored in the Local area of the profile, which does not roam.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM067746
SubmittedMay 2, 2011
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2008 R2 64 Bit
Version Fixed10.1
StatusFixed

Workaround

<a href="http://help.arcgis.com/en/sdk/10.0/arcobjects_net/conceptualhelp/index.html#/Advanced_add_in_concepts/0001000004n7000000/" target="_blank">http://help.arcgis.com/en/sdk/10.0/arcobjects_net/conceptualhelp/index.html#/Advanced_add_in_concepts/0001000004n7000000/</a>On the Citrix Server add a registry key, AddInFolders at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ESRI\Desktop10.0\Settings (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ESRI\Desktop10.0\Settings for 64 bit machines) and then in that key add a new string value for the directory you have your shared add-ins, every end user should automatically have access to those add-ins when they run ArcGIS Desktop.Another option is to add your add-ins to <Install Location>\Bin\Addins folder. This is by default a well-known location for shared add-ins for all users on the machine.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM067746

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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