Redistribution of Open XML 2.5

Question

We have used Open XML 2.5 SDK to develop a excel reader component in our product. How do i redistribute the Open XML 2.5? Do i have to ask our customers to download and run the SDK installer? Or can i just copy the assembly myself locally ( DocumentFormat.OpenXml.dll) and install it using our installer? Is it ok for us to redistribute this assembly?

Thanks

Gopal

Answer 1

Hi Gopal,

It's based on my experience that you can distribute the DocumentFormat.OpenXml.dll with your application.

Hope it can help you.

Have a good day,

Tom

Answer 2

Hi Tom,

              Thanks for your feedback. Can i go ahead and you use it or you think i should wait for someone from MS to confirm it? 

Thanks

Gopal

Answer 3

Hi Gopal,

I think these thread will help you:http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/oxmlsdk/thread/7e88c4d8-7ec5-4e53-b15c-766ca359cd1b/ there have Microsoft employee response the similar issue.

Have a good day,

Tom

Answer 4

Hi Tom

            Thanks again for your reply. I did review the other threads and looks like we can distribute it. I will go ahead and do that.

Thanks

Gopal