Adding own icon to toolbar in powerpoint

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Hey. Just wanted to know does anyone know how to add an icon to the
toolbar in Powerpoint 2003. I need the icon to open a .NET desktop
application I created when it is clicked. I saw a post about adding an
icon that when clicked formats font, but how would I get it to Open an
application.

I would be very grateful for any advice you can give me.

Thanks.

Laura
 
Hey. Just wanted to know does anyone know how to add an icon to the
toolbar in Powerpoint 2003. I need the icon to open a .NET desktop
application I created when it is clicked. I saw a post about adding an
icon that when clicked formats font, but how would I get it to Open an
application.
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Check here for info on creating addins, toolbars, buttons:

Creating and Installing Add-ins, Toolbars, Buttons
http://www.pptfaq.com/index.html#name_Creating_and_Installing_Add-ins-_Toolbars
-_Buttons_

To launch the application, assuming you know the full path to the exe:

Sub FireMeUp()

Dim lRet as Long
Dim sPathToExe as String

' Edit this as needed
sPathToExe = "C:\somefolder\somewhere\MyProggie.EXE"

lRet = Shell(sPathToExe, vbaNormalFocus)

If lRet = 0 Then
' there was a problem launching the file
' deal with it here if you wish
MsgBox "Ooopsie. That was no fun!"
End If

End Sub

Have a look here too:

ShellExecute Example
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00479.htm
 
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