links

[Rick]

In 2002, if you have a presentation that lost its link it
will ask you if you want to locate it yourself. By saying
yes you can locate it then hit okay. It automaticallly
lionks it back. In 2003 that function does not appear.
Where is it or how do you complete this task. Surely you
do not have to reinsert the movie or file again, do you?

Rick

 

[Sonia]

That function was removed in PowerPoint 2003. Yes, you do have to delete it and
reinsert it. When creating a new presentation it's a good practice to start by
creating a folder for it. Put copies of all of the files that you plan to use
in the presentation in the folder. Then begin to create your presentation and
save it to the same folder. Never link to a file that is not already in the
presentation folder. This will save you from many agonies, both in PowerPoint
2002 and 2003, especially if you plan to distribute your presentation to other
computers.

 

[Guest]

Well, that's not what I wanted to hear! Anyhow, thanks
for replying.

Since you took time perhaps you can discuss this further
with me. I agree what you are saying about the folders.
In fact, I do this all the time. However, when I give it
to the sales force they like to create their own
depending on the situation. If they take my version and
create their own, they normally create a folder on their
desktop. As you probably are anticipasting, the problem
occurs when they give it to somone else and even though
the files are in the folder it looks for the location of
the files, which is someones desktop and the error comes
up that it can't find the file.

What I try to preach is to create a presentation on their
C: that way it's always consistent (the native or exact
root). This way whomever they give it to can simply save
it to their hard drive and the files all link the same.


Does this make sense?

Rick

 

[Sonia]

As long as all of the files originate and *stay* in a common folder, they
*should* work if they are moved. However, rules always have exceptions. For
example, PowerPoint 2003 has a limit for the number of characters in the path to
a movie. I think it's 128 characters/bytes. You might want to look at the
following:

Sounds/Movies don't play, images disappear or links break when I move or email a
presentation
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00155.htm