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July 18th, 2006, 01:06 PM
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Link does not automatically update
I have some graphs linked to several excel files.
I have found that if I change the file name of those excel files, I cannot automatically update these graphs. And I have to do change sources for each graphs. I wonder if there is a quicker way to update these links, such as writing some macro coding. -- Thanks a million for your time and expert advice :-) Jaylin *****Jaylin Message ended******* 
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July 18th, 2006, 02:59 PM
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Link does not automatically update
In article , Jaylin wrote:
I have some graphs linked to several excel files. I have found that if I change the file name of those excel files, I cannot automatically update these graphs. Right. The link is little more than a pointer to "The file named XXX stored in C:\Some\Folder\" If you move the file or change the name, the file, as described in the link, no longer exists. I wonder if there is a quicker way to update these links, such as writing some macro coding. If the name changes are consistent, then yes, it's fairly simple. Search & Replace to change OLE link paths http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00759.htm ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================
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July 19th, 2006, 06:58 AM
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Link does not automatically update- additional question
Dear Mr Rindsberg
Thanks a million for your time and expert advice :-) I find the code very useful. I do see the code running smoothly, but when I go back to the powpoerpoint, the slides were not updated. Hope you would not mind to advice further Jaylin *****Jaylin Message ended******* "Steve Rindsberg" wrote: In article , Jaylin wrote: I have some graphs linked to several excel files. I have found that if I change the file name of those excel files, I cannot automatically update these graphs. Right. The link is little more than a pointer to "The file named XXX stored in C:\Some\Folder\" If you move the file or change the name, the file, as described in the link, no longer exists. I wonder if there is a quicker way to update these links, such as writing some macro coding. If the name changes are consistent, then yes, it's fairly simple. Search & Replace to change OLE link paths http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00759.htm ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================
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July 19th, 2006, 04:58 PM
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Link does not automatically update- additional question
In article , Jaylin wrote:
Dear Mr Rindsberg Thanks a million for your time and expert advice :-) I find the code very useful. I do see the code running smoothly, but when I go back to the powpoerpoint, the slides were not updated. In order for it to work, you must have a copy of the linked file in the folder you're trying to re-link to. If you change the link to point to a file that's not there, PowerPoint just nods, smiles and ignores you. Hope you would not mind to advice further Jaylin *****Jaylin Message ended******* "Steve Rindsberg" wrote: In article , Jaylin wrote: I have some graphs linked to several excel files. I have found that if I change the file name of those excel files, I cannot automatically update these graphs. Right. The link is little more than a pointer to "The file named XXX stored in C:\Some\Folder\" If you move the file or change the name, the file, as described in the link, no longer exists. I wonder if there is a quicker way to update these links, such as writing some macro coding. If the name changes are consistent, then yes, it's fairly simple. Search & Replace to change OLE link paths http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00759.htm ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================ ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================
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July 19th, 2006, 09:45 PM
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Link does not automatically update- additional question
In article , Jaylin wrote:
Dear Mr Rindsberg Thanks a million for your time and expert advice :-) I find the code very useful. I do see the code running smoothly, but when I go back to the powpoerpoint, the slides were not updated. Hope you would not mind to advice further Have another go with the slightly modified version posted at the same link. Quiz in the morning. g Jaylin *****Jaylin Message ended******* "Steve Rindsberg" wrote: In article , Jaylin wrote: I have some graphs linked to several excel files. I have found that if I change the file name of those excel files, I cannot automatically update these graphs. Right. The link is little more than a pointer to "The file named XXX stored in C:\Some\Folder\" If you move the file or change the name, the file, as described in the link, no longer exists. I wonder if there is a quicker way to update these links, such as writing some macro coding. If the name changes are consistent, then yes, it's fairly simple. Search & Replace to change OLE link paths http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00759.htm ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================ ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================
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July 21st, 2006, 02:24 AM
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Link does not automatically update- additional question
Dear Mr Rindsbert
Thanks a million for your time and expert advice :-) The code really helps Jaylin *****Jaylin Message ended******* "Steve Rindsberg" wrote: In article , Jaylin wrote: Dear Mr Rindsberg Thanks a million for your time and expert advice :-) I find the code very useful. I do see the code running smoothly, but when I go back to the powpoerpoint, the slides were not updated. Hope you would not mind to advice further Have another go with the slightly modified version posted at the same link. Quiz in the morning. g Jaylin *****Jaylin Message ended******* "Steve Rindsberg" wrote: In article , Jaylin wrote: I have some graphs linked to several excel files. I have found that if I change the file name of those excel files, I cannot automatically update these graphs. Right. The link is little more than a pointer to "The file named XXX stored in C:\Some\Folder\" If you move the file or change the name, the file, as described in the link, no longer exists. I wonder if there is a quicker way to update these links, such as writing some macro coding. If the name changes are consistent, then yes, it's fairly simple. Search & Replace to change OLE link paths http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00759.htm ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================ ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================
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July 21st, 2006, 02:57 AM
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Link does not automatically update- additional question
In article , Jaylin wrote:
Dear Mr Rindsbert Steve's fine ... we're informal around here g Thanks a million for your time and expert advice :-) The code really helps Great ... what turned out to be the magic to make it work? Jaylin *****Jaylin Message ended******* "Steve Rindsberg" wrote: In article , Jaylin wrote: Dear Mr Rindsberg Thanks a million for your time and expert advice :-) I find the code very useful. I do see the code running smoothly, but when I go back to the powpoerpoint, the slides were not updated. Hope you would not mind to advice further Have another go with the slightly modified version posted at the same link. Quiz in the morning. g Jaylin *****Jaylin Message ended******* "Steve Rindsberg" wrote: In article , Jaylin wrote: I have some graphs linked to several excel files. I have found that if I change the file name of those excel files, I cannot automatically update these graphs. Right. The link is little more than a pointer to "The file named XXX stored in C:\Some\Folder\" If you move the file or change the name, the file, as described in the link, no longer exists. I wonder if there is a quicker way to update these links, such as writing some macro coding. If the name changes are consistent, then yes, it's fairly simple. Search & Replace to change OLE link paths http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00759.htm ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================ ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================ ----------------------------------------- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com ================================================
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