Re: From a presentation to an .exe file

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Two problems, then?

I want to embed an executable file in a presentation so that I can make one
click on a wireless remote and promptly launch the .exe file. Setting an
action is deficient, as it requires that I move the mouse to the object with
the action.

Cover the entire slide with a rectangle and assign that the action setting.
Depending on the version of PPT, you may have to give the rectangle a fill
color then assign it 99% transparency to make in invisible but still capable of
receiving clicks.

Inserting an embedded object normally produces a "Play" choice
from the Object Actions sub-menu of Animation; but with an .exe file, the
choice changes to Activate Contents,

You've gotten farther with it than I can. When I try inserting an EXE as an
object, PPT really outdoes itself in demonstrating newer and more complete
forms of total catatonia. That's Long for "eats dirt".

What EXE are you embedding?

And since you're working in a controlled environment, why bother embedding when
an action setting would produce the same result?

and during the slide show, activation
forces the Security Warning dialog box that prompts me to choose Run or
Cancel.

The fix:

Security warning message when clicking hyperlink in PowerPoint 2003: "files
might harm your computer"
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00587.htm


As my environment is stable and controlled, I want to bypass that security
warning. Is there any way that I can? Many thanks...


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Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
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