Activate the add-in for Microsoft Outlook
Workplace Reservation Management administrators can activate the manifest add-in for Microsoft Outlook. Add a manifest add-in file and customize it as per your requirements.
Before you begin
Download the sample manifest file Workplace_Outlook_add_in_manifest_example.xml. Navigate to ServiceNow® Store Workplace Reservation Management version 3.0.2. From the Links and Documents page, download the Workplace_Outlook_add_in_manifest_example.xml manifest file.
Note: If you are using Microsoft Outlook Add-in 1.12.2 version or earlier, update to Workplace Reservation Management 3.0.2. After installing and configuring Workplace Reservation Management 3.0.2, upload a new manifest file. Employees can create an event or a meeting invite in Outlook Calendar and make reservations using the manifest add-in file.
Role required: admin
Procedure
Navigate to where you have downloaded the sample manifest add-in file for Microsoft Outlook.
Open the sample manifest add-in file and make customizations as per your organizational requirements.
In the sample manifest file, change the following parameters as required.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Id | Unique ID for the add-in |
| DisplayName | Display name of the add-in. The name is displayed in the Microsoft Outlook app ribbon. |
| Description | Description about the add-in. |
| IconUrl | Link to the icon image. The icon is installed along with the application for the add-in. If you are setting your own icon, ensure that you specify a navigation \(URL\) link to the icon. The following icon formats are supported:- 16x16 - 32x32 - 64x64 - 80x80 |
| Images | Link to the images used in the add-in, if any. |
| SupportUrl | Link to a supporting environment. |
| SourceLocation | Link to a supporting environment. You can link your own environment, or a different website. |
| URL | Link to the instance where the add-in is installed. |
Save the manifest file with a different name.
The manifest file for the add-in is created. Employees can now make reservations in Workplace Reservation Management using the add-in file. For more information, see Create a reservation in Microsoft Outlook add-in.