How do I set up a macro to run automatically in powerpoint?

[Kroppy_11]

I have written one powerpoint slide show that can be used for three different
groups of people. I then have three macros to hide or unhide appropriate
slides and present the right show to each group.
Is there a way (similar to auto_open in excel) to get the main macro with a
message box asking the user to select which group of people they are
presenting to?

Thanks
Meg

 

[Bill Dilworth]

The auto_open function exists in Powerpoint, but is more geared towards
add-ins. While you could go the route of add-in building, it really isn't
neccessary. I suppose you could use it as option 3 but there are two better
ways to do this.

Option 1
Create an opening slide that will not advance on click. You can have the
opening slide (that has three shapes) that will activate the appropriate
macro. Using 'Action Settings' for each of the shapes is not a difficult
task.

Option 2 (better)
Use custom shows. This is exactly what Custom Shows was built to do. Check
www.powerpointanswers.com/article1012.html


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[Kroppy_11]

Thanks for that Bill,

I ended up using a button on the first slide that guys will click and it
then asks them a series of questions.
I'll have a play with custom shows but I think looking at the guys who will
be delivering these presentations the way I've set it up for now should be
good enough.

Thanks again