How to Embed Flash Movie -- Works once, then not when re-opened

[JaneinPA]

I followed the instructions at
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_14235 to embed a
flash movie in Powerpoint. It works fine when I do it, but if I close
PowerPoint and open it later, the flash movie doesn't play. What am I doing
wrong?

 

[tohlz]

Probably played once and does not rewind. Try using FlashBack Add-In to
rewind the Flash movie instead:
http://skp.mvps.org/flashback.htm
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[JaneinPA]

Is there no way to do this without installing your additional software?

 

[tohlz]

You can insert the flash movie, then save the presentation without viewing
the movie in the slide show. After viewing the flash movie, exit without
saving.
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Microsoft MVP PowerPoint

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[JaneinPA]

Ok. That works, but it's not very convenient. Is there no VB command I can
use to make it automatically rewind? I'm working in a middle school, and
we're lucky to have Flash. I can't order any additonal software to make this
work.

Thanks!

 

[Kathy Jacobs]

Jane -
FlashBack is a free download. I would really suggest looking into it. Shyam
(the person who created it) is another of us PPT MVPs and really believes in
helping the community out where he can. Some of his add-ins cost, but this
one is free. (And even the ones that cost are well worth it.)
Consider me "A satisfied user for many years"

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[JaneinPA]

Thank you. I downloaded it and it works like a charm. I'm surprised
PowerPoint doesn't make adding Flash content easier. Are they planning that
for future versions?

Jane

 

[Austin Myers]

Flash = The competition to wmv. I would not count on it happening anytime
soon.