Can't Access Powerpoints On Sound Clips

[beckystheboss]

Jason,
Hi! Thanks for posting my 2 presentations! However, I can't seem to access them on my computer. I don't know if it's a problem on my end, or the website's. I have been trying to open it in powerpoint format--which may be the problem. If I'm not supposed to open it in that format, what format shoud I use? Please let me know! I am anxious to see how they look on the web. THANKS!!

Becky
"beckystheboss"

[jasonc_wtbr]

Becky - I used .zip compression to further reduce the file size. You'll need to use a program like WinZip to unpackage the presentations before viewing them in PowerPoint. ;)

[beckystheboss]

Jason,
Thanks for the info! I used the winzip program and it worked!! The pictures look great, but when I accessed the file, I was on a friends computer and the sound was not working. I wonder if that will be a problem for others who also do not have the file downloaded on their computers. I don't know if there is a solution to this. Maybe you could look into it, when you have the time of course! Again, thanks for putting my presentations on your site!
Becky
beckystheboss

[morena]

I was able to see it, both great... but... ther's no sounds... it's me or it's like that for everyone?? (I have my speaker on...)... good job anyway... very lovely!! ;)

[jasonc_wtbr]

Mystery solved! You must place "Always a Friend.mp3" in the same directory as the PowerPoint presentations, as they link to it (it's not embedded). I updated the Sound Clips page to reflect that.

[beckystheboss]

Jason,
Thanks! Now I can view my presentations "in all their glory." However, I wonder if visitors will have trouble with that, b/c while simply placing the file in the same directory does allow the music to play, it does not guarantee that the music will begin at the right moment (therefore throwing off the presentation, b/c each picture corresponds with certain words in the song). Is there any way to embed the sound into the file ON THE SITE so visitors can just sit back and enjoy? If not, that's OK, but you might want to give them more detailed instructions so the music file will play at the correct spot. I can e-mail those instructions to you if you want--anything to help!! Again THANKS A MILLION!!..................

Becky
Originally posted by jasonc_wtbr@Aug 2 2004, 05:22 PM
Mystery solved! You must place "Always a Friend.mp3" in the same directory as the PowerPoint presentations, as they link to it (it's not embedded). I updated the Sound Clips page to reflect that.
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