Control Add-in To Display Server 2013 R2

boone

I think this is pretty simple request, but I don't have any experience developing add-ins. Right now, we're doing a lot of testing on our environment, so we have to switch between our live and test environments frequently. We have had a few instances in which the user has begun working in one environment, while thinking they were in the other. I'd like to implement an add-in that shows the connected server, preferably on the footer of the client, as shown in my attachment. I've looked at the MSDN pages regarding creating add-ins and watched the How Do I? series video on the Hello, World add-in, but I'm still don't have a very good idea of how to get this done.

I guess, first, is it even possible to use a control add-in on the footer? If not, can the footer be modified elsewhere? Are there any other solutions for easily displaying the connected server so that a user can quickly be aware of where they are?

If this is possible, is there any other documentation besides MSDN and the How Do I videos that would help me achieve this?

GreatScott000

Have you looked at the System Indicator on the Company Information page. This is what we use. It may only be in the NA version.

Luc_VanDyck

It's documented here: How to: Use the System Indicator

And no, you can't use an add-in in the footer.

boone

Well that was extremely simple and exactly what I needed. Thanks guys! If you're ever in Oklahoma, beers on me.