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Importing PPT files without M$ Powerpoint installed
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Hi,

I'm a newbie to Courselab.I wonder if it is possible to import PPT files using optional Powerpoint Import Tool even if Powerpoint is not installed on Courselab host pc.
This is because I use OpenOffice and have no envie to buy M$Office, since Openoffice is able to save Impress files in PPT format.
Any help appreciated.

L.Salv.
 
As Powerpoint material is usually tediously dull and lacking almost any redeeming features I just rework it.
If you have the PPT import utility it should just suck the contents in as long as they are in that format.
The original authoring tool OO Impress should make a compatible file.
 
 
Hi,
Thans for replying.
Since PPT import utility is payable, I would like to be sure it works in my no-Powerpoint environment before buying it.
I have actually a bunch of PPT files as baseline for a "regular" course and it would be tedious to input all them again, even if I accept to do some rework to improve effectiveness.
Is there anybody wishing to check it for me with a little PPT file and send me back the results?
Thanks in advance for any help!

L.Salv.
 
 
 
I just purchased the add-on, tried using it, didn't work. I don't have powerpoint installed.

Emailed tech support and they replied that this will not work without a copy of ms ppt installed.

Hope that helps.
 
 
 
 
I'm sure more people will have the same problems I had so here was my situation:

Running XP through Parallels VM on an intel imac.

Courselab works OK, import PPT module would not work properly. Every time I clicked next nothing would happen.

Emailed tech support they said I needed to install powerpoint.

Powerpoint portable didn't work.
Office 2010 trial didn't work.

Office 2003 did work.

No I can import ppts and finally I'm a happy bunny!
 
 
 
 
I'm sure more people will have the same problems I had so here was my situation:

Running XP through Parallels VM on an intel imac.

Courselab works OK, import PPT module would not work properly. Every time I clicked next nothing would happen.

Emailed tech support they said I needed to install powerpoint.

Powerpoint portable didn't work.
Office 2010 trial didn't work.

Office 2003 did work.

No I can import ppts and finally I'm a happy bunny!
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