Migrate PPT Add-in from 2003 to 2007

[Dave Runyan]

I have an add-in that allows PowerPoint to function as a simple
process-modeling tool. I want to port it to Office 2007 (I already tried it
and it does not run on 2007). Since I am not a professional developer (any
more) I am inclined to stay with VBA, but even though I have explored the
Office Developer homepage area, I am not clear on whether (or how) I would
benefit from using any of the Office Developer editions and/or VSTO (for
example).

I really need some advice on a migration strategy: some additional factors:

1. My application works well with VBA, but I could use a better install
method, for example.
2. As part of the port I would want to improve the degree to which I use
object-orientation, since the 2003 version was pretty much just hacked
together. This is driven by the need to potentially allow someone else
maintain the code, and for personal development.

Any insights much appreciated.

 

[Shyam Pillai]

Hey Dave,
Which areas does your addin have problems with? In most cases PPT 2007 is
backward compatible however there are some things
which are pretty much broken in PPT 2007.

Regards,
Shyam Pillai


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