VSTO Word Local storage

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What is the best way to store local information for a VSTO Word2010 Add-in? Should I write into the users personal folders? Any special permissions required in this case?

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ms-wordvsto
Try using Custom Document properties [stackoverflow.com/questions/9083528/… [stackoverflow.com/questions/10001069/… [1]: stackoverflow.com/questions/9083528/… [2]: stackoverflow.com/questions/10001069/… – Kiru
Thanks for the reply. But then my information is stored inside a specific document. I was wondering if there was a way store information across documents (for instance adresses, signatures, ...) – Patrick
I shared Custom Document Properties by creating the documents from a template and add the CDP to the templates. So all the documents created from the .dotx template would have the CDP's. – Kiru

2 Answers

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I recommend two locations:

ProgramData - I use this for data applicable to all users.

Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.CommonApplicationData);

AppData - Use this location for per-user data.

Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData);

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you can use database or local folder, factor to consider when opting local folder is all information will get lost if user re install, format or switch his machine.