Hi,

Let's say I downloaded a design template (A), made changes to the masters
and then saved it as a design template (B). I don't want others to modify or
delete the changes I made, but I don't mind them making additon to it. In
other words, I want template (B) to behave like the templates we download.

There is no point to protect template (B) with a password because others
cannot add to it without the password. If they are given the password to
make addition, they can also delete the changes I made originally.

Having two copies of (B) in which one copy is static is not something I want.

Is there a way to solve this?

Appreciate advice.

Epinn

There's not a whole lot you can do if you want to allow changes but not allow
changes. :-)

You might want to save a blank slide as an image and then insert that image
back into your template as a background. (Insert|Image|From File and
Draw|Order|Send to back on the master slide. Or Format|Background|Fill|Fill
Effects|Picture.) This won't completely do what you want, but it might be a
viable workaround.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP http://www.echosvoice.com
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
PPTLive! San Diego, September 17-20 http://www.pptlive.com


"Epinn" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Let's say I downloaded a design template (A), made changes to the masters
> and then saved it as a design template (B). I don't want others to modify or
> delete the changes I made, but I don't mind them making additon to it. In
> other words, I want template (B) to behave like the templates we download.
>
> There is no point to protect template (B) with a password because others
> cannot add to it without the password. If they are given the password to
> make addition, they can also delete the changes I made originally.
>
> Having two copies of (B) in which one copy is static is not something I want.
>
> Is there a way to solve this?
>
> Appreciate advice.
>
> Epinn
>
>
>
>

I saved template (B) as "device independent bitmap," made changes to template
(B) and saved. Then I applied the bitmap image to the changed template (B).
The original look showed. Thanks!

When I used Format - Background ......., I had to check "omit background
graphics from master" to get it work.

No problem using Insert - Object - bitmap image ......

Don't understand what you meant by "Draw - order - send to back on the
master slide."

Thanks again.


"Echo S" wrote:

> There's not a whole lot you can do if you want to allow changes but not allow
> changes. :-)
>
> You might want to save a blank slide as an image and then insert that image
> back into your template as a background. (Insert|Image|From File and
> Draw|Order|Send to back on the master slide. Or Format|Background|Fill|Fill
> Effects|Picture.) This won't completely do what you want, but it might be a
> viable workaround.
>
> --
> Echo [MS PPT MVP http://www.echosvoice.com
> Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
> PPTLive! San Diego, September 17-20 http://www.pptlive.com
>
>
> "Epinn" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Let's say I downloaded a design template (A), made changes to the masters
> > and then saved it as a design template (B). I don't want others to modify or
> > delete the changes I made, but I don't mind them making additon to it. In
> > other words, I want template (B) to behave like the templates we download.
> >
> > There is no point to protect template (B) with a password because others
> > cannot add to it without the password. If they are given the password to
> > make addition, they can also delete the changes I made originally.
> >
> > Having two copies of (B) in which one copy is static is not something I want.
> >
> > Is there a way to solve this?
> >
> > Appreciate advice.
> >
> > Epinn
> >
> >
> >
> >

I assume add-in NOT available?

"Echo S" wrote:

> There's not a whole lot you can do if you want to allow changes but not allow
> changes. :-)
>
> You might want to save a blank slide as an image and then insert that image
> back into your template as a background. (Insert|Image|From File and
> Draw|Order|Send to back on the master slide. Or Format|Background|Fill|Fill
> Effects|Picture.) This won't completely do what you want, but it might be a
> viable workaround.
>
> --
> Echo [MS PPT MVP http://www.echosvoice.com
> Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
> PPTLive! San Diego, September 17-20 http://www.pptlive.com
>
>
> "Epinn" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Let's say I downloaded a design template (A), made changes to the masters
> > and then saved it as a design template (B). I don't want others to modify or
> > delete the changes I made, but I don't mind them making additon to it. In
> > other words, I want template (B) to behave like the templates we download.
> >
> > There is no point to protect template (B) with a password because others
> > cannot add to it without the password. If they are given the password to
> > make addition, they can also delete the changes I made originally.
> >
> > Having two copies of (B) in which one copy is static is not something I want.
> >
> > Is there a way to solve this?
> >
> > Appreciate advice.
> >
> > Epinn
> >
> >
> >
> >

"Epinn" <(E-Mail Removed)_SPAM> wrote in message
news:3D44C01C-B07C-40FC-82AB-(E-Mail Removed)...

> When I used Format - Background ......., I had to check "omit background
> graphics from master" to get it work.

I didn't mention it, but I'd delete the original items since you have them
in an image. That way you won't have to do the "omit background graphics"
thing. Of course, keep a copy of the file complete with the original
elements so you don't have to recreate them if you need to make changes.

> Don't understand what you meant by "Draw - order - send to back on the
> master slide."

If you don't use Format|Background, you'd use Insert|Picture. Going to
View|Master and then using Insert|Picture puts the pix on top of the
placeholders. You have to go to the Drawing menu, hit Draw|Order|Send to
Back to place the image behind the placeholders on the master.


--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
PPTLive! Sept 17-20, 2006 http://www.pptlive.com

?? Add-in for what?

There is the RnR Protect add-in. It would save the image and put it back in
a new blank presentation, but you'd have to move the image to the master.
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptools/FAQ00032.htm Seems overkill for what you
want, though.

There's Shyam's Secure Pack, but I think it's also not what you want.
http://skp.mvps.org/securepack/index.htm

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
PPTLive! Sept 17-20, 2006 http://www.pptlive.com

"Epinn" <(E-Mail Removed)_SPAM> wrote in message
news:E0AF10D2-2D7A-48F0-A6B3-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I assume add-in NOT available?
>
> "Echo S" wrote:
>
>> There's not a whole lot you can do if you want to allow changes but not
>> allow
>> changes. :-)
>>
>> You might want to save a blank slide as an image and then insert that
>> image
>> back into your template as a background. (Insert|Image|From File and
>> Draw|Order|Send to back on the master slide. Or
>> Format|Background|Fill|Fill
>> Effects|Picture.) This won't completely do what you want, but it might be
>> a
>> viable workaround.
>>
>> --
>> Echo [MS PPT MVP http://www.echosvoice.com
>> Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
>> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
>> PPTLive! San Diego, September 17-20 http://www.pptlive.com
>>
>>
>> "Epinn" wrote:
>>
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Let's say I downloaded a design template (A), made changes to the
>> > masters
>> > and then saved it as a design template (B). I don't want others to
>> > modify or
>> > delete the changes I made, but I don't mind them making additon to it.
>> > In
>> > other words, I want template (B) to behave like the templates we
>> > download.
>> >
>> > There is no point to protect template (B) with a password because
>> > others
>> > cannot add to it without the password. If they are given the password
>> > to
>> > make addition, they can also delete the changes I made originally.
>> >
>> > Having two copies of (B) in which one copy is static is not something I
>> > want.
>> >
>> > Is there a way to solve this?
>> >
>> > Appreciate advice.
>> >
>> > Epinn
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >

Echo,

Thanks for all your help. I learned so much; I wasn't familiar with the
"draw" button on the drawing toolbar. Yes I had to send the image to the
back and I could see the difference now.

I was wondering if there is any add-in that will allow me to create a
template and save it so that it will behave like those we download and I
don't have to go thru the process of saving and reapplying images.

Thanks again.

Epinn

"Echo S" wrote:

> ?? Add-in for what?
>
> There is the RnR Protect add-in. It would save the image and put it back in
> a new blank presentation, but you'd have to move the image to the master.
> http://www.rdpslides.com/pptools/FAQ00032.htm Seems overkill for what you
> want, though.
>
> There's Shyam's Secure Pack, but I think it's also not what you want.
> http://skp.mvps.org/securepack/index.htm
>
> --
> Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
> Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
> PPTLive! Sept 17-20, 2006 http://www.pptlive.com
>
> "Epinn" <(E-Mail Removed)_SPAM> wrote in message
> news:E0AF10D2-2D7A-48F0-A6B3-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I assume add-in NOT available?
> >
> > "Echo S" wrote:
> >
> >> There's not a whole lot you can do if you want to allow changes but not
> >> allow
> >> changes. :-)
> >>
> >> You might want to save a blank slide as an image and then insert that
> >> image
> >> back into your template as a background. (Insert|Image|From File and
> >> Draw|Order|Send to back on the master slide. Or
> >> Format|Background|Fill|Fill
> >> Effects|Picture.) This won't completely do what you want, but it might be
> >> a
> >> viable workaround.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Echo [MS PPT MVP http://www.echosvoice.com
> >> Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
> >> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
> >> PPTLive! San Diego, September 17-20 http://www.pptlive.com
> >>
> >>
> >> "Epinn" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi,
> >> >
> >> > Let's say I downloaded a design template (A), made changes to the
> >> > masters
> >> > and then saved it as a design template (B). I don't want others to
> >> > modify or
> >> > delete the changes I made, but I don't mind them making additon to it.
> >> > In
> >> > other words, I want template (B) to behave like the templates we
> >> > download.
> >> >
> >> > There is no point to protect template (B) with a password because
> >> > others
> >> > cannot add to it without the password. If they are given the password
> >> > to
> >> > make addition, they can also delete the changes I made originally.
> >> >
> >> > Having two copies of (B) in which one copy is static is not something I
> >> > want.
> >> >
> >> > Is there a way to solve this?
> >> >
> >> > Appreciate advice.
> >> >
> >> > Epinn
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>
>
>

You're welcome; glad the information is proving useful.

I'm not sure how the downloaded templates work differently than the ones you
create. But I don't think there's an add-in to do whatever it is. :-)

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
PPTLive! Sept 17-20, 2006 http://www.pptlive.com


"Epinn" <(E-Mail Removed)_SPAM> wrote in message
news:5E482ADD-ED3C-4AAD-91FC-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Echo,
>
> Thanks for all your help. I learned so much; I wasn't familiar with the
> "draw" button on the drawing toolbar. Yes I had to send the image to the
> back and I could see the difference now.
>
> I was wondering if there is any add-in that will allow me to create a
> template and save it so that it will behave like those we download and I
> don't have to go thru the process of saving and reapplying images.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Epinn
>
> "Echo S" wrote:
>
>> ?? Add-in for what?
>>
>> There is the RnR Protect add-in. It would save the image and put it back
>> in
>> a new blank presentation, but you'd have to move the image to the master.
>> http://www.rdpslides.com/pptools/FAQ00032.htm Seems overkill for what you
>> want, though.
>>
>> There's Shyam's Secure Pack, but I think it's also not what you want.
>> http://skp.mvps.org/securepack/index.htm
>>
>> --
>> Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
>> Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
>> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
>> PPTLive! Sept 17-20, 2006 http://www.pptlive.com
>>
>> "Epinn" <(E-Mail Removed)_SPAM> wrote in message
>> news:E0AF10D2-2D7A-48F0-A6B3-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I assume add-in NOT available?
>> >
>> > "Echo S" wrote:
>> >
>> >> There's not a whole lot you can do if you want to allow changes but
>> >> not
>> >> allow
>> >> changes. :-)
>> >>
>> >> You might want to save a blank slide as an image and then insert that
>> >> image
>> >> back into your template as a background. (Insert|Image|From File and
>> >> Draw|Order|Send to back on the master slide. Or
>> >> Format|Background|Fill|Fill
>> >> Effects|Picture.) This won't completely do what you want, but it might
>> >> be
>> >> a
>> >> viable workaround.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Echo [MS PPT MVP http://www.echosvoice.com
>> >> Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
>> >> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
>> >> PPTLive! San Diego, September 17-20 http://www.pptlive.com
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Epinn" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Hi,
>> >> >
>> >> > Let's say I downloaded a design template (A), made changes to the
>> >> > masters
>> >> > and then saved it as a design template (B). I don't want others to
>> >> > modify or
>> >> > delete the changes I made, but I don't mind them making additon to
>> >> > it.
>> >> > In
>> >> > other words, I want template (B) to behave like the templates we
>> >> > download.
>> >> >
>> >> > There is no point to protect template (B) with a password because
>> >> > others
>> >> > cannot add to it without the password. If they are given the
>> >> > password
>> >> > to
>> >> > make addition, they can also delete the changes I made originally.
>> >> >
>> >> > Having two copies of (B) in which one copy is static is not
>> >> > something I
>> >> > want.
>> >> >
>> >> > Is there a way to solve this?
>> >> >
>> >> > Appreciate advice.
>> >> >
>> >> > Epinn
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>>
>>
>>

In article <E0AF10D2-2D7A-48F0-A6B3-(E-Mail Removed)>, Epinn wrote:
> I assume add-in NOT available?

None I'm aware of.

And for it to be any use, anyone who wanted to view or use your presentation would
need to have it installed.