doubt on automation of powerpoint viewer..

[Badhris]

1. Where could i get the msppt8vr.olb file..? I downloaded powerpoint viewer
2003 from net and now i would like to automate the powerpoint slideshow using
Visual basic, So please help me in getting that file anf if possible give me
some tips on the above mentioned program...

2. And also automate powerpoint using visual basic ?

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

1. Where could i get the msppt8vr.olb file..? I downloaded powerpoint viewer
2003 from net and now i would like to automate the powerpoint slideshow using
Visual basic,

I think the file you're after is for the older version of the viewer, which did
expose a limited object model.

The new 2003 viewer doesn't expose itself to automation; can't program it, I'm
afraid.

2. And also automate powerpoint using visual basic ?

Start with the VBA Programming section at http://www.pptfaq.com
There are sections on automating PowerPoint from other apps; the code examples
should be easily transferrable to VB.