PowerPoint Templates

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Roderick O'Regan

I've created a file for a client, added some pre-designed slides to it and
formatted the Master slides with specialised backgrounds. I then gave it the
name NewTemplate with a .pot extension.

It was then saved in c:\CompanyTemplates folder as the client wants that
location and folder name.

Now, here's the challenge: how can I programmatically open a new
presentation based on the above template? Do I have to change it's name to
"blank.pot"? I suppose I'm trying to simulate going into Windows Explorer,
navigating to the particular folder and then double clicking on the .pot
file to give me a new presentation based on that template.

I've looked in the usual MVP sites as well as the help files but cannot seem
to find an answer which tackles the issue.

Does anyone know the answer, please?

Regards

Roderick O'Regan
 
All you have to do is open the POT file. You'll basically have what you
want and can make changes and then save it as a PPT file. A POT file will
open just like a PPT file will.
 
Hi Roderick,

You've already done it. Clicking on the POT creates a new
presentation automatically from the POT file. Just
instruct your folks to then use file, save as.

HTH,
Glenna
 
Now, here's the challenge: how can I programmatically open a new
presentation based on the above template?
Click to expand...

Record a macro while you do it manually; that'll give you a pretty good idea
what your code needs to do.
 
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