Ribbon Workbench for Dynamics CRM 2011 (Beta)

Customising/editing the Dynamics CRM 2011 Ribbon has never been easier with the Ribbon Workbench for Dynamics CRM 2011. Unlike other editors available, the Ribbon Workbench allows you to perform a complete set of customisations that have only been possible up until now by hand editing xml. 

The Ribbon Workbench is installed as a CRM 2011 solution and is available immediately from inside the Dynamics CRM user interface.

 

Read 'Getting started with the Ribbon Workbench for CRM 2011'

 

The following video shows installing the Ribbon Workbench and a short demonstration of it's use.

(Please note, the video has no sound at this time)

 

 

A series of 'how to' articles are being added to regularily

 

Features

Ribbon Controls

Add a Standard Button

Add a Flyout Anchor

Add a Split button

Add a Menu Item

Rename an existing control

Hide an existing control

Move controls by customising tab/group/menu section

Commands

Modify standard commands

Modify display rules

Modify enable rules

Add new commands

 

Groups

Add a new group to an existing or new tab

Move a group within an existing or new tab

Change the position of buttons

Change the layout template of an existing or new tab

Rename an existing Group

Menus

Add additional menu sections to an existing menu

Add new menu items

Re-order menu items and sections

Tabs

Add a new Tab

Customise an existing Tab

Rename an existing Tab

Change the scaling behaviour

Ribbons Types

Entity & Application

Home Page

Sub Grid

Form Ribbon

Visualisations Tab

Jewel Menu

 


Installation Instructions

Download the solution using the button below and install into your CRM 2011 organisation. Once installed, you will see a new 'Ribbon Workbench' button in the ribbon when the 'Solutions' or 'Customisations' link is selected.

 

2.09MB (v1.0.0.261)

By downloading and installing this solution package you are agreeing to the following:
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

 

 

 

Beta Version Known Issues - Please Read

  • This is a beta version, and some customisations that you have already performed may not import correctly when a solution is loaded. This may result in some loss of customisations when re-publishing so we advise to always keep a backup downloaded verison of your solution before you use the Ribbon Workbench.
  • When dragging toolbox items, you may sometime need to pause for a short time over the item to start the drag operation.
  • When publishing commands, sometimes the button will show as disabled in CRM2011. To resolve this, publish the solution again.
  • If a element is hidden and the solution published and then re-loaded - when 'unhiding' the element, you will need to pubish and re-load the solution to see the un-customised element again.
  • Reporting Issues - Help the Ribbon Workbench move out of Beta!

    If you find an issue with the Ribbon Workbench for Dynamics CRM 2011, please report it here. Please give details of how to reproduce the issue.