I need to make a product xml file that adds a link to the left column in the user cp sidebar that leads to this file.

I have never made any plugins for vb before, so this is my first one, but I have a little knowledge in php. Help is appreciated

Thanks

there is a guides/tutorials section here with wonderfull tutorials that members of this community took some time to write.
To your question, answer can be found here: [How to] Add navigation groups to your admincp left panel