Re: Handout Wizard
- From: Steve Rindsberg <abuse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 13:59:29 EST
In article <B77DAFB9-8D41-4071-ADD2-3FED9AB98EB4@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Bruna wrote:
> Hi again Steve. I tried to save it elsewhere and it didn't help. I then ran
> the exe file and installed it in Program Files, Shyam Pillai. So when I went
> to tools and clicked the add-in, I browsed until I found it in Program File,
> Handout Wizard. There I could see a) Layout Templates and b) HOW - I
> double clicked on the HOW to add it but the instant I do that, I am taken
> right out to the blank Add-in box again and have to restart.
In other words, nothing gets added to the list in the Add-in box?
Doublecheck your macro security then. It must be set to medium or low.
Also, are you certain that VBA is installed?
Press ALT+F11 ... does that open up a new programming window in PPT?
If not, that may be the problem.
>
> Thank you for staying with this. I hope this wizard is worth the trouble!
>
> Thanks.
>
> bruna
>
> "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
>
> > In article <5DB2FE71-DC0F-4C7E-BB45-23DBD25AF5A3@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Bruna wrote:
> > > Hi Steve: The problem is that I am unable to browse to the folder where it
> > > is. I have it saved on the desktop. But when I click the Add the New PPT
> > > Add-ins, it is not allowing me to view the desktop where the file is. Very
> > > odd!
> >
> > Odd indeed. Here, Desktop is in its usual place at the top of the file list in thethe
> > browse box.
> >
> > Where WILL it let you browse? Create a folder someplace accessible, rerun the installer
> > and have it put the files there instead.
> >
> >
> > >
> > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > >
> > > > OK, one other thought:
> > > >
> > > > Normally when you go to add a new add-in, PPT insists on taking you to a folder of
> > > > its own choosing. You always need to browse to the folder where you installed the
> > > > addin first, then pick the addin.
> > > >
> > > > Might that be the problem?
> > > >
> > > > In article <BB2173CE-13EC-4F9A-8667-524B6937F554@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Bruna wrote:
> > > > > Hi Steve: I downloaded the HOWSETUP.EXE and double clicked on the program. I
> > > > > followed the instructions for installing it and then when I get to the
> > > > > PowerPoint and select, Tools, Add-in, and Add the New PPT Add-ins, I can't go
> > > > > any further. It doesn't allow me to "see" the file in order to add it. It
> > > > > doesn't even allow me to change the "Files of type", i.e. it shows only
> > > > > "PowerPoint Add-In" which is what I need anyway, but I thought perhaps
> > > > > changing this would allow me to add this particular file -- what you said
> > > > > makes sense, but it's not working. Don't know what else I need to do. Very
> > > > > frustrating. I have a hunch this is a very cool add-in.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks.
> > > > >
> > > > > bruna
> > > > >
> > > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > According to the instrux, you need to download HOWSETUP.EXE
> > > > > > Then doubleclick it to run the program.
> > > > > > I'm guessing that this unpacks the files you need into the chosen directory, so
> > > > > > only after running it should you start PPT and proceed with the steps you've
> > > > > > listed below.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Make sense?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > In article <E2FDCC25-7458-442B-9BCB-C5480F518E75@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Bruna wrote:
> > > > > > > Hello: I went to http://skp.mvps.org/how/install.htm and downloaded the
> > > > > > > Handout Wizard. When I try to follow the instructions for a) and b)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > a) Click on Tools | Add-ins to bring up the add-ins window.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > b) Click on Add to bring up the 'Add New PowerPoint Add-in' dialog box.
> > > > > > > Navigate to the folder where Handout Wizard files were installed and select
> > > > > > > the Add-in file (HOW.ppa) and click on OK.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I encounter a problem - all works well up to the point where I click on Add
> > > > > > > to bring up the Add New PPT Add-in" and then I don't see anything that I can
> > > > > > > add. I tried navigating to where the installed file is but I can't see it
> > > > > > > from inside this dialog box.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I am very curious to try this new feature to create better handouts and
> > > > > > > would appreciate any help. I have Windows XP and PPT 2003.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Many thanks.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > bruna
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -----------------------------------------
> > > > > > Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
> > > > > > PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
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> > > >
> > > > -----------------------------------------
> > > > Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
> > > > PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
> > > > PPTools: www.pptools.com
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> > -----------------------------------------
> > Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
> > PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
> > PPTools: www.pptools.com
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