Definition of Add-in

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add in
small program added to another program in order to expand the program's options

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Add-in Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

Vb Glossary 1.0
add-in
A customized tool that adds capabilities to the Visual Basic development environment. You select available add-ins using the Add-In Manager dialog box accessible from the Add-Ins menu.

Internet Glossary
Add-in
1) A component you can add to a computer or other device to increase its capabilities. Add-ins can increase memory or add graphics or communications capabilities to a computer. They can come in the form of expansion boards, cartridges, or chips. The term add-in is often used instead of add-on for chips you add to a board that is already installed in a computer. In contrast, add-on almost always refers to an entire circuit board.

(2) A software program that extends the capabilities of larger programs. For example, there are many Excel add-ins designed to complement the basic functionality offered by Excel. In the Windows environment, add-ins are becoming increasingly common thanks to OLE 2.0.


DW and OLAP terms
add-in
A custom extension, written in any language that supports the Component Object Model (COM), usually Visual Basic, that interacts with Analysis Manager and provides specific functionality. Add-ins are registered with the Analysis Add-in Manager. They are called by the Analysis Add-in Manager in response to user actions in the user interface.

INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0
ADD-IN
A mini program which runs in conjunction with a web browser or other application that enhances the functionality of that progran.In order for the add-in to run,the main application must be running as well.


Add-in Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Plugin
A plugin (plug-in, addin, add-in, addon or add-on) is a computer program that interacts with a host application (a web browser or an email client, for example) to provide a certain, usually very specific, function "on demand". Applications support plugins for many reasons. Some of the main reasons include: enabling third-party developers to create capabilities to extend an application, reducing the size of an application, and separating source code from an application because of incompatible software licenses.

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