PowerPoint to flash, or Silverlight Converter that supports automation?

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Lance Wynn

Hi all,
I am looking for a converter that can convert PPT to either Flash, or
Silverlight. I have checked out several solutions on this, and there are
some out there, but I can't seem to find any that can be automated.

The project I am working on is for an intranet site where a user can upload
a PPT file, the system converts it to flash, and catalogs it into a db where
other users can watch it.

Has anyone used a conversion product that can do this, and supports
audio/video embedded in the ppt file?

Lance
 
That would require that you install PPT on the server. Don't think it will
work and may violate the EULA for PPT.


Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

Provider of PFCPro, PFCMedia and PFCExpress
www.playsforcertain.com
 
That would require that you install PPT on the server. Don't think it will
work and may violate the EULA for PPT.
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Another (IMO preferable) approach:

Install PPT on a separate PC on the internal network, give it access to the
drive on the server where incoming PPTs are stored (or have the server save
incoming PPTs to a shared drive on the separate PC). Sidesteps more than just
the EULA problems ... ;-)
 
I was kind of thinking the same thing.

Or, build a powerpoint plug-in that the users who are going to be uploading
could install that will convert and upload the presentation. Most of the
users, while artistically talented are not too computer saavy, so I need to
make it as easy as possible. If they have to convert, copy files, upload,
etc.. then it will not work very well.
 
Steve Rindsberg said:
Another (IMO preferable) approach:

Install PPT on a separate PC on the internal network, give it access to
the
drive on the server where incoming PPTs are stored (or have the server
save
incoming PPTs to a shared drive on the separate PC). Sidesteps more than
just
the EULA problems ... ;-)
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Not too certain of that. Wouldn't each user then need a client license?
(Just asking.)


Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

Provider of PFCPro, PFCMedia and PFCExpress
www.playsforcertain.com
 
Lance Wynn said:
I was kind of thinking the same thing.

Or, build a powerpoint plug-in that the users who are going to be
uploading could install that will convert and upload the presentation.
Most of the users, while artistically talented are not too computer saavy,
so I need to make it as easy as possible. If they have to convert, copy
files, upload, etc.. then it will not work very well.
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Pretty much been done. Have you looked at www.slideshare.com?



Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

Provider of PFCPro, PFCMedia and PFCExpress
www.playsforcertain.com
 
Not too certain of that. Wouldn't each user then need a client license?
(Just asking.)
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No, I don't think so. It's no different, really, than from when people used to
send their PPT files to a service bureau for 35mm slide output.

And for the most part, if they're sending PPT files, it's reasonable to assume
that somebody at their end HAS a client license. <g>

[later] Ah. Tack ", as Lance points out" to that last bit.
 
I was kind of thinking the same thing.

Or, build a powerpoint plug-in that the users who are going to be uploading
could install that will convert and upload the presentation.
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That's another approach, but one that'd eat a lot more tech support cycles.

Have a look at Articulate's products ... they may well have something that
meets your needs.

For example:
http://www.articulate.com/products/presenter.php

We also have an add-in that *might* be adaptable:
http://www.pptools.com/ppt2html/

There's a batch version that can automate things if it's on a separate PC that
can "watch" a shared server drive. Some of our clients use it directly on the
server, generally w/o unsurmountable problems. It doesn't allow the users
direct access to PPT, just automates the conversion of files that they upload
so I don't think there'd be any licensing issues.
 
Lance,

There is another way (simpler) to go about this, if you like, drop me an
email and we can discuss it.

Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

Provider of PFCPro, PFCMedia and PFCExpress
www.playsforcertain.com
 
Try iSpring products:
http://www.ispringsolutions.com/products.html


Lance Wynn said:
Hi all,
I am looking for a converter that can convert PPT to either Flash, or
Silverlight. I have checked out several solutions on this, and there are
some out there, but I can't seem to find any that can be automated.

The project I am working on is for an intranet site where a user can upload
a PPT file, the system converts it to flash, and catalogs it into a db where
other users can watch it.

Has anyone used a conversion product that can do this, and supports
audio/video embedded in the ppt file?

Lance
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hello guys

did you find a solution for Lance's problem? I wish to do samething he is trying to.

austin, how can I contact you directly? my e-mail is thi . lima at g mail . com

thanks
 
conaito Technologies offer a range of converting solutions, including Office to Silverlight converting - not only PowerPoint to Silverlight. http://www.conaito.com
Hi all,
I am looking for a converter that can convert PPT to either Flash, or
Silverlight. I have checked out several solutions on this, and there are
some out there, but I can't seem to find any that can be automated.

The project I am working on is for an intranet site where a user can upload
a PPT file, the system converts it to flash, and catalogs it into a db where
other users can watch it.

Has anyone used a conversion product that can do this, and supports
audio/video embedded in the ppt file?

Lance
On Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:05 PM Austin Myers wrote:
That would require that you install PPT on the server. Don't think it will
work and may violate the EULA for PPT.


Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

Provider of PFCPro, PFCMedia and PFCExpress
www.playsforcertain.com



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anything about PPT to Flash on there.
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On Sunday, March 02, 2008 12:30 AM Steve Rindsberg wrote:

No, I don't think so. It's no different, really, than from when people used to
send their PPT files to a service bureau for 35mm slide output.

And for the most part, if they're sending PPT files, it's reasonable to assume
that somebody at their end HAS a client license. <g>

[later] Ah. Tack ", as Lance points out" to that last bit.

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Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
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