how do I save ppt file to cd and automatically open when inserted?

[willbarrow]

I am using an apple mac running the latest version of powerpoint 2008. I need to save the presentation to cd. When the client inserts the cd into his pc (or mac) I would like the presentation to automatically start.

Any ideas anyone? I was hoping to find it in the newly purchased software.

Thanks Willbarrow.

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

I am using an apple mac running the latest version of powerpoint 2008. I
need to save the presentation to cd. When the client inserts the cd into his
pc (or mac) I would like the presentation to automatically start.

Any
ideas anyone?

This may help:

Make an AutoRun CD
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00037.htm

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[Jim Gordon MVP]

Hi,

Due to security concerns Apple has removed the capability of CDs to
³autostart.² This means a program or file can not be told to run upon the
insertion of a CD or DVD. You have to take an action, except for video CDs
or DVDs. Windows still has this ability (Toast can create this
functionality, I think).

You can use PowerPoint¹s File > Save As and choose one of the two PowerPoint
Show formats (.ppsx for 2007 & 2008, pps for earlier versions). Your client
will have to have PowerPoint installed on his Mac and will need to
double-click the file to start the show. If you set up autostart for PC,
then it will play as soon as you insert the disc.

Alternatively, you can use PowerPoint¹s File > Make Movie feature
(animations will be ignored) which saves your presentation as a QuickTime
movie. Then use iMovie to make a disc that will play automatically when you
insert it.

-Jim

I am using an apple mac running the latest version of powerpoint 2008. I need
to save the presentation to cd. When the client inserts the cd into his pc (or
mac) I would like the presentation to automatically start.

Any ideas anyone? I was hoping to find it in the newly purchased software.

Thanks Willbarrow.

--
Jim Gordon
Mac MVP

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[Steve Rindsberg]

Due to security concerns Apple has removed the capability of CDs to

autostart. This means a program or file can not be told to run upon the
insertion of a CD or DVD. You have to take an action, except for video CDs
or DVDs. Windows still has this ability (Toast can create this
functionality, I think).

And note that Windows users may have turned this feature (?) off as well.

It's always a good idea to include instructions with the cd (on the label or as
a separate sheet). Let the user know what they should do if the CD doesn't
autostart.

You can use PowerPoints File > Save As and choose one of the two PowerPoint
Show formats (.ppsx for 2007 & 2008, pps for earlier versions).

Probably safest to save as PPS no matter what, unless you're certain that your
target audience has 2007/2008.

If PPS isn't an option, save as .PPT and then change the extension to .PPS ...
same thing as saving as Show/PPS.

Your client

will have to have PowerPoint installed on his Mac and will need to
double-click the file to start the show. If you set up autostart for PC,
then it will play as soon as you insert the disc.

Alternatively, you can use PowerPoints File > Make Movie feature
(animations will be ignored) which saves your presentation as a QuickTime
movie. Then use iMovie to make a disc that will play automatically when you
insert it.

Will that work on Windows PCs? That was part of will's spec.

-Jim


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I am using an apple mac running the latest version of powerpoint 2008. I
need to save the presentation to cd. When the client inserts the cd into his
pc (or mac) I would like the presentation to automatically start.

Any
ideas anyone? I was hoping to find it in the newly purchased software.


Thanks Willbarrow.

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Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
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[Jim Gordon MVP]

Your client

Will that work on Windows PCs? That was part of will's spec.

Yes - unless the windows PC is specifically told not to (XP Pro, anyway).

-Jim

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Mac MVP

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[Steve Rindsberg]

Yes - unless the windows PC is specifically told not to (XP Pro, anyway).

The autorun part, yep. But is it a QT movie or some other format?



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[Jim Gordon MVP]

The autorun part, yep. But is it a QT movie or some other format?

If you use iDVD then the result is a playable movie disk, like the ones you
rent at Blockbuster.

-Jim

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Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
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PPTools: www.pptools.com
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--
Jim Gordon
Mac MVP

MVPs are not Microsoft Employees
MVP info

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Quoting from "Steve Rindsberg" <[email protected]>, in article
(e-mail address removed), on [DATE:

Your client
will have to have PowerPoint installed on his Mac and will need to
double-click the file to start the show. If you set up autostart for PC,
then it will play as soon as you insert the disc.

Alternatively, you can use PowerPoints File > Make Movie feature
(animations will be ignored) which saves your presentation as a QuickTime
movie. Then use iMovie to make a disc that will play automatically when you
insert it.

Will that work on Windows PCs? That was part of will's spec.

Yes - unless the windows PC is specifically told not to (XP Pro, anyway).

The autorun part, yep. But is it a QT movie or some other format?

If you use iDVD then the result is a playable movie disk, like the ones you
rent at Blockbuster.

Excellent ... that's good to know.

Thanks, Jim


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