Automate enable macros

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Is there any way to allow a macro to open automatically when I open PPT 2003? I am continually working on a specific presentation and would like to prevent the (annoying) question If I would like to diasable or enable macros. I have set security to LOW but this is a global seting for PPT which I'd rather not do. Alternatively, is there a way to set a LOW security for just ONE PPT file?
 
Rich,
I would've recommended using my free Workarea add-in
http://www.mvps.org/skp/workarea.htm. However in PPT 2003, some additional
security features were introduced which partly ignores the automation
security level value and displays the 'Enable macro' prompt even if you were
openning the presentations programmatically.
 
Hello Shyam, Your macros work great. I routinely use Sequential Save, Word/Phrase Search, and will now try the Work Area macro based on your suggestion. It would be nice if there were a macro which one could use to prevent the annoying enable/disable macros radio button. I usually work on one file for a period of time (3-4 weeks) and then start on a new one.. I am not comfortable with setting security to LOW, in order to get rid of this enable/disable button. But it seems like I have little choice. Thanks again.
-- Rich
 
would be nice if there were a macro which one could use to prevent the
annoying enable/disable macros radio button.
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This works exactly as you want it, if you use the WorkArea add-in in any
version prior to 2003. Security changes in 2003 have messed it up.
 
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[CRITICAL UPDATE - Anyone using Office 2003 should install the critical
update as soon as possible. From PowerPoint, choose "Help -> Check for
Updates".]
[TOP ISSUE - Are you having difficulty opening presentations in PowerPoint
that you just created (you can save, but not open)? -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=329820]

Hello,

One option would be to used "digitally signed" macros in conjuntion with
Medium security level and add the certificate of the digital signature to
your list of trusted sources. If you are developing the macros yourself,
you can create a "personal use" digital signature to use with your VBA
projects.

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=217221

John Langhans
Microsoft Corporation
Supportability Program Manager
Microsoft Office PowerPoint for Windows
Microsoft Office Picture Manager for Windows

For FAQ's, highlights and top issues, visit the Microsoft PowerPoint
support center at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=ppt
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbhowto

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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