I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I am
very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use an
absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And that if
you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same folder
as the presentation. etc.

Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object. This
works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it to
another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the same,
or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie file
situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at moving
the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.

Guidance would be welcome.

TIA
Chris

Re: Insert video clip object by Michael

Michael
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presentation. Everything in the same folder when you move it. Does the =
AVI file play by it's self on the new computer?

--=20
Michael Koerner
MS MVP - PowerPoint


"Chris Watts" <ng@ctwatts.plus.com> wrote in message =
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Re: Insert video clip object by Steve

Steve
Thu Jul 17 10:16:28 CDT 2008

In article <OJlQt#95IHA.5052@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>, Chris Watts wrote:
> I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I am
> very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use an
> absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And that if
> you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same folder
> as the presentation. etc.
>
> Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object. This
> works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it to
> another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the same,
> or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie file
> situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at moving
> the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.

When you insert something as an Object, it creates an OLE object; these work
under different rules than PowerPoint's normal link to external media files.
One OLE rule is that full paths are required. A pain, no? Makes portability
something of a dream ...

If VBA is a possibility at the receiving end, we might be able to cook
something up.

-----------------------------------------
Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
================================================
Living in the Help Center at PowerPoint Live
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Re: Insert video clip object by Chris

Chris
Thu Jul 17 11:44:27 CDT 2008

Thanks Steve, I feared as much.
VBA could be a possibility.
My temptation is just to reinsert the object when I get to the receiving
end. At least I can guarantee to be there!

cheers
Chris


"Steve Rindsberg" <abuse@localhost.com> wrote in message
news:VA.0000416b.1471f05d@localhost.com...
> In article <OJlQt#95IHA.5052@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>, Chris Watts wrote:
>> I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I am
>> very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use an
>> absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And that
>> if
>> you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same
>> folder
>> as the presentation. etc.
>>
>> Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object.
>> This
>> works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it to
>> another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the
>> same,
>> or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie file
>> situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at moving
>> the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.
>
> When you insert something as an Object, it creates an OLE object; these
> work
> under different rules than PowerPoint's normal link to external media
> files.
> One OLE rule is that full paths are required. A pain, no? Makes
> portability
> something of a dream ...
>
> If VBA is a possibility at the receiving end, we might be able to cook
> something up.
>
> -----------------------------------------
> Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
> PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
> PPTools: www.pptools.com
> ================================================
> Living in the Help Center at PowerPoint Live
> Sept 21-24, San Diego CA, USA
> www.pptlive.com
>



Re: Insert video clip object by Chris

Chris
Thu Jul 17 11:46:58 CDT 2008

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Yes, I followed those rules. As a test I just moved the lot (PPT + AVI) =
in the same folder) from one place to another on the same computer - and =
it couldn't find the AVI file - it got stuck in a locating the file =
loop.
cheers
Chris
"Michael Koerner" <iamnot@home.com> wrote in message =
news:OHAuI5$5IHA.4468@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Everything in the same folder before you insert it into your =
PowerPoint presentation. Everything in the same folder when you move it. =
Does the AVI file play by it's self on the new computer?

--=20
Michael Koerner
MS MVP - PowerPoint


"Chris Watts" <ng@ctwatts.plus.com> wrote in message =
news:OJlQt%2395IHA.5052@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So =
I am=20
very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to =
use an=20
absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And =
that if=20
you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the =
same folder=20
as the presentation. etc.

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Object. This=20
works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it =
to=20
another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do =
the same,=20
or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie =
file=20
situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at =
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Guidance would be welcome.

TIA
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Re: Insert video clip object by Michael

Michael
Thu Jul 17 12:41:19 CDT 2008

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Chris;

You may find your answer here. http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00155.htm

--=20
Michael Koerner
MS MVP - PowerPoint


"Chris Watts" <ng@ctwatts.plus.com> wrote in message =
news:uou5UzC6IHA.616@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Yes, I followed those rules. As a test I just moved the lot (PPT + =
AVI) in the same folder) from one place to another on the same computer =
- and it couldn't find the AVI file - it got stuck in a locating the =
file loop.
cheers
Chris
"Michael Koerner" <iamnot@home.com> wrote in message =
news:OHAuI5$5IHA.4468@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Everything in the same folder before you insert it into your =
PowerPoint presentation. Everything in the same folder when you move it. =
Does the AVI file play by it's self on the new computer?

--=20
Michael Koerner
MS MVP - PowerPoint


"Chris Watts" <ng@ctwatts.plus.com> wrote in message =
news:OJlQt%2395IHA.5052@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. =
So I am=20
very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to =
use an=20
absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And =
that if=20
you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the =
same folder=20
as the presentation. etc.

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Object. This=20
works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport =
it to=20
another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do =
the same,=20
or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie =
file=20
situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at =
moving=20
the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.

Guidance would be welcome.

TIA
Chris=20


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Re: Insert video clip object by Austin

Austin
Thu Jul 17 15:24:30 CDT 2008

Won't work. Sorry...

When you insert it as an object you are really calling what ever media
player you have associated with the file format. (Windows Media Player?)
What is happening is that the media player can't find it.

So this prompts me to ask, why insert it as an object?



Austin Myers
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team

Creator of PFCPro, PFCMedia and PFCExpress
http://www.playsforcertain.com



"Chris Watts" <ng@ctwatts.plus.com> wrote in message
news:OJlQt%2395IHA.5052@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I am
>very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use an
>absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And that if
>you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same
>folder as the presentation. etc.
>
> Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object.
> This works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it
> to another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the
> same, or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie
> file situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at
> moving the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.
>
> Guidance would be welcome.
>
> TIA
> Chris
>



Re: Insert video clip object by Chris

Chris
Thu Jul 17 15:41:07 CDT 2008

I normally insert a movie file using wmv which PPT understands. But on this
ocassion I have an avi file and all my attempts to convert it to wmv results
in an unaccepatble loss of quality.

Chris

"Austin Myers" <austinm@grm.net> wrote in message
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> Won't work. Sorry...
>
> When you insert it as an object you are really calling what ever media
> player you have associated with the file format. (Windows Media Player?)
> What is happening is that the media player can't find it.
>
> So this prompts me to ask, why insert it as an object?
>
>
>
> Austin Myers
> Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
>
> Creator of PFCPro, PFCMedia and PFCExpress
> http://www.playsforcertain.com
>
>
>
> "Chris Watts" <ng@ctwatts.plus.com> wrote in message
> news:OJlQt%2395IHA.5052@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I am
>>very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use an
>>absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And that if
>>you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same
>>folder as the presentation. etc.
>>
>> Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object.
>> This works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it
>> to another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the
>> same, or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie
>> file situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at
>> moving the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.
>>
>> Guidance would be welcome.
>>
>> TIA
>> Chris
>>
>
>



Re: Insert video clip object by Steve

Steve
Thu Jul 17 15:51:07 CDT 2008

In article <e6wUUzC6IHA.616@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>, Chris Watts wrote:
> Thanks Steve, I feared as much.
> VBA could be a possibility.
> My temptation is just to reinsert the object when I get to the receiving
> end. At least I can guarantee to be there!

If you'll be there and there aren't too many of these things to fix, then yes,
that would be the simplest and most reliable solution.

If there are lots of them, give me a private shout at steve at-sign pptools dot
com


>
> cheers
> Chris
>
> "Steve Rindsberg" <abuse@localhost.com> wrote in message
> news:VA.0000416b.1471f05d@localhost.com...
> > In article <OJlQt#95IHA.5052@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>, Chris Watts wrote:
> >> I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I am
> >> very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use an
> >> absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And that
> >> if
> >> you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same
> >> folder
> >> as the presentation. etc.
> >>
> >> Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object.
> >> This
> >> works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it to
> >> another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the
> >> same,
> >> or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie file
> >> situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at moving
> >> the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.
> >
> > When you insert something as an Object, it creates an OLE object; these
> > work
> > under different rules than PowerPoint's normal link to external media
> > files.
> > One OLE rule is that full paths are required. A pain, no? Makes
> > portability
> > something of a dream ...
> >
> > If VBA is a possibility at the receiving end, we might be able to cook
> > something up.
> >
> > -----------------------------------------
> > Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
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Re: Insert video clip object by Chris

Chris
Fri Jul 18 02:17:52 CDT 2008

Many thanks, Steve.
I have just the one at the moment so will go with fixing it one site, so
I'll take a rain-check on your kind offer if I may.

all the best
Chris

"Steve Rindsberg" <abuse@localhost.com> wrote in message
news:VA.0000416c.15a45263@localhost.com...
> In article <e6wUUzC6IHA.616@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>, Chris Watts wrote:
>> Thanks Steve, I feared as much.
>> VBA could be a possibility.
>> My temptation is just to reinsert the object when I get to the receiving
>> end. At least I can guarantee to be there!
>
> If you'll be there and there aren't too many of these things to fix, then
> yes,
> that would be the simplest and most reliable solution.
>
> If there are lots of them, give me a private shout at steve at-sign
> pptools dot
> com
>
>
>>
>> cheers
>> Chris
>>
>> "Steve Rindsberg" <abuse@localhost.com> wrote in message
>> news:VA.0000416b.1471f05d@localhost.com...
>> > In article <OJlQt#95IHA.5052@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>, Chris Watts wrote:
>> >> I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I
>> >> am
>> >> very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use
>> >> an
>> >> absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And
>> >> that
>> >> if
>> >> you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same
>> >> folder
>> >> as the presentation. etc.
>> >>
>> >> Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object.
>> >> This
>> >> works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it
>> >> to
>> >> another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the
>> >> same,
>> >> or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie
>> >> file
>> >> situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at
>> >> moving
>> >> the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.
>> >
>> > When you insert something as an Object, it creates an OLE object; these
>> > work
>> > under different rules than PowerPoint's normal link to external media
>> > files.
>> > One OLE rule is that full paths are required. A pain, no? Makes
>> > portability
>> > something of a dream ...
>> >
>> > If VBA is a possibility at the receiving end, we might be able to cook
>> > something up.
>> >
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Re: Insert video clip object by Steve

Steve
Fri Jul 18 10:03:45 CDT 2008

In article <OQhDdpK6IHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>, Chris Watts wrote:
> Many thanks, Steve.
> I have just the one at the moment so will go with fixing it one site, so
> I'll take a rain-check on your kind offer if I may.

It's a deal. ;-)

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