The "really (so called) simple example" file you have just tells me that I'm completely...COMPLETELY over my head.

I can't even FIND the code that makes the ribbon addition when the WB opens, much less modify it to suit what I want(ed) to do.

I will admit that I haven't had a chance to read all the references yet...I will, and maybe that will point me in the right direction...but as it stands right now, our add-in is going to have to rest it's weary bones in the "Add-Ins" ribbon area.

As I said, I do fully intend to look into all of the links you posted and I appreciate you taking the time.

I can see now, that this isn't going to be a "come in one morning and have this done and ready to go in an hour or two" type of job.