Converting an automation script to a COM object?

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I was wondering if it is possible to create a COM object or component
from a vbscript that automates powerpoint? Secondly, could this
component somehow incorporate powerpoint instead of running it as an
external application? I would like to be able to install this
component into a server almost like a stand-alone application, and
then have it executed via an .asp file (i.e. web interface).
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
 
I was wondering if it is possible to create a COM object or component
from a vbscript that automates powerpoint? Secondly, could this
component somehow incorporate powerpoint instead of running it as an
external application?
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Yes to the first, no to the second.
I would like to be able to install this
component into a server almost like a stand-alone application, and
then have it executed via an .asp file (i.e. web interface).
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I'd give this a careful read before planning your strategy:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q257757
 
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Hello,

Regarding your 2nd question, PowerPoint doesn't provide the functionality
that you are looking for (ability to run as an unattended server-side
process).

If you (or anyone else reading this message) think that it's important that
PowerPoint provide this kind of functionality, don't forget to send your
feedback (in YOUR OWN WORDS, please) to Microsoft at:

http://register.microsoft.com/mswish/suggestion.asp

As with all product suggestions, it's important that you not just state
your wish but also WHY it is important to you that your product suggestion
be implemented by Microsoft. Microsoft receives thousands of product
suggestions every day and we read each one but, in any given product
development cycle, there are only sufficient resources to address the ones
that are most important to our customers so take the extra time to state
your case as clearly and completely as possible.

IMPORTANT: Each submission should be a single suggestion (not a list of
suggestions)

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.
Use of any included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
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