action settings for macros

[AussieKangaroo]

Actions recorded as a macro is not executed by the the object (eg, button)
whose action settings specifies that macro. But action setting work for
Hyperlink. The macro runs when executed from Tool menu --> Macro --->Run.
When I call the VB code of the recorded action from another VB code (run by a
control), the message "there is no currently active document window" come
out. I'm using Powerpoimnt 2003. I reintalled Powerpoint, but the problem
still comes out. Help please.

 

[Glen Millar]

Skippy?

<local humour>!

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

When you record a macro, it creates code that generally will not work in
Slide Show view. When you are pressing a button, you must be in Slide Show
view. See details at:

Macros I record in Normal/Slide view don't work in Slide Show
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00159.htm

--David

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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/

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[AussieKangaroo]

Thanks Steve and David,

I was able to work out that macro action seeting does not work during slide
show. But you tips on how to make it work is really useful. Saved me a lot of
time. Also, thanks for the useful web sites. I have used PPT for a long time,
but it is only recently that I am usin VBA. Guess Lll be asking more
questions in the future.