Positioning several graphics on different pages

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thomas

Hello!

I wondered whether there is a possibility to position several graphics
on different slides in Powerpoint by a script or something like that.

Let us assume we got 50 slides. On each of these slides we want to
include a graphic (e.g. jpg file) on the exact same position. In
addition, these graphics have not the correct size, so that we must
change the width and height of the pictures.

Doing this by hand, is a long-lasting activity :-)

So, does anyone know a trick how I can do this more sophisticated?


Best regards,
thomas
 
Hi Thomas

You need to add the graphic to the slide master and then it will appear on
all your slides. Either View->Master->Slide Master or hold the shift key
while you click on the Normal View button in the bottom left hand corner.

As for altering the size of the graphic you may want to use graphic editing
software. However, by double clicking on the image you can alter its size
etc. using the format picture dialogue box. After doing that I would
strrogly recommend that you cut the graphic and edit->paste special->jpeg or
png it back in (this will keep the file size down).

Hope that helps.

Lucy

PS There is a free training course here:
http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC011536491033 on
masters (how useful it is depends on your version of PowerPoint)
--
MOS Master Instructor
South Australia

If this post answered your question please let us know as others may be
interested too
 
If you have PowerPoint 2002 or 2003, you could use PowerPoint's photoalbum
functionality: Insert - Image - New Photo Album.

Best regards,
Ute
 
Oooops I mis-read - thought you wanted to put the *same* graphic on each
page. Must stop this lunchtime drinking...
--
MOS Master Instructor
South Australia

If this post answered your question please let us know as others may be
interested too
 
:-) don't worry - sometimes lunch time must supported by drink. Just
kidding.


Meanwhile, I figured out a way to solve my problem a little bit faster.
I insert the first graphic on the first slide and mark it. Then I start
recording a macro. Now I change to the properties of the graphic and
change position and size and confirm OK.
Stopping macro!

Now I only need to mark a graphic on a slide and play the macro.....and
it is positioned and sized correctly.

Important is, to mark the first graphic before starting the record -
otherwise only this graphic can be changed by the macro.


regards,
thomas
 
As I only use PP 2000, I can't try out this way. But thanks for this
help. :))


best regards,
thomas
 
Check this out:
"BATCH IMPORT images into PowerPoint"
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00050.htm
Click to expand...

And if you know anything about scripting, you will find several options in
the VBA code that is referenced there that will help you adjust the size
and position.

--David

--
David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/
 
Thomas said:
:-) don't worry - sometimes lunch time must supported by drink. Just
kidding.
Click to expand...

<g>

Try the free PPTools StarterSet. One of the tools lets you "memorize" the size
and position of a shape (your first picture after you've inserted and sized it,
for example) and another lets you "hammer" any other shape to that
size/position.

http://starterset.pptools.com
 
Oooops I mis-read - thought you wanted to put the *same* graphic on each
page. Must stop this lunchtime drinking...
Click to expand...

More and more like an Aussie every day <vbg>.
 
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