Hi, We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the compatibility pack
command:
PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot get it to
work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it produces
no output or error message.

Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters should we
use to replace the '-oice'?
Thanks, Steve.

Hi Steve,
Thanks for replying but no, there does not appear to be help of any sort for
PPCNVCOM.EXE and, as far as we can see, it is completely un-documented. Is
there someone in MS we can talk to about this issue, please?

Incidentally, we definitely want to avoid using OLE on the server for all
kinds of reasons and using PowerPoint manually is not an option, so it will
be excellent if we can get PPCNVCOM.EXE working 'PPTX to PPT'. It works
perfectly the other way round and, logically, it should work both ways since
PPT 2003 provides this functionality seamlessly via the Compatibility Pack.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give,
Steve.

"Steve Rindsberg" wrote:

> In article <AEC60261-CDD6-4DE9-ACBC-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > Hi, We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the compatibility pack
> > command:
> > PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
> > works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot get it to
> > work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it produces
> > no output or error message.
> >
> > Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters should we
> > use to replace the '-oice'?
>
> No idea, but do you get any help if you do PPCNVCOM.EXE /? or -? or the like?
>
> In any event, you should be able to mod the code on this page to do the job
> from within PPT2007:
>
> Batch re-save presentations; update older presentations to newer PowerPoint
> version
> http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00740.htm
>
> -----------------------------------------
> Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
> PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
> PPTools: www.pptools.com
> ================================================
>
>
>

Wow, I had no idea you guys were volunteers - well done!
However, how can we put this question to the MS guys that support
PPCNVCOM.EXE?

Thanks, Steve

"Steve Rindsberg" wrote:

> In article <1875AAD2-B469-4D8A-B83A-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > Hi Steve,
> > Thanks for replying but no, there does not appear to be help of any sort for
> > c and, as far as we can see, it is completely un-documented. Is
> > there someone in MS we can talk to about this issue, please?
>
> Not that I know of. We're all volunteers here, not MS employees.
>
> > Incidentally, we definitely want to avoid using OLE on the server for all
> > kinds of reasons and using PowerPoint manually is not an option,
>
> OK, that wasn't clear from your original post, but in that context, sure, avoiding
> PPT automation makes sense.
>
> > so it will
> > be excellent if we can get PPCNVCOM.EXE working 'PPTX to PPT'. It works
> > perfectly the other way round and, logically, it should work both ways since
> > PPT 2003 provides this functionality seamlessly via the Compatibility Pack.
>
> It might be worth poking around in the EXE with a hex editor looking for the
> command line params you know of; you may find other available ones nearby.
>
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any help you can give,
> > Steve.
> >
> > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> >
> > > In article <AEC60261-CDD6-4DE9-ACBC-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > > > Hi, We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the compatibility pack
> > > > command:
> > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
> > > > works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot get it to
> > > > work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it produces
> > > > no output or error message.
> > > >
> > > > Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters should we
> > > > use to replace the '-oice'?
> > >
> > > No idea, but do you get any help if you do PPCNVCOM.EXE /? or -? or the like?
> > >
> > > In any event, you should be able to mod the code on this page to do the job
> > > from within PPT2007:
> > >
> > > Batch re-save presentations; update older presentations to newer PowerPoint
> > > version
> > > http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00740.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
> ================================================
>
>
>

Thanks, Steve,

That's very kind. Here's hoping!

Steve.

"Steve Rindsberg" wrote:

> In article <289E05DD-2170-4A1C-96FD-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > Wow, I had no idea you guys were volunteers - well done!
> > However, how can we put this question to the MS guys that support
> > PPCNVCOM.EXE?
>
> If you have a support contract, it might include this type of support, or you might be
> able to open a normal paid support incident. But hold off on that ... I've passed the
> question up the line to a contact at MS, asking for any docs that might be available on
> PPCNVCOM.EXE
>
> Let's see if they have anything for us.
>
> >
> > Thanks, Steve
> >
> > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> >
> > > In article <1875AAD2-B469-4D8A-B83A-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > > > Hi Steve,
> > > > Thanks for replying but no, there does not appear to be help of any sort for
> > > > c and, as far as we can see, it is completely un-documented. Is
> > > > there someone in MS we can talk to about this issue, please?
> > >
> > > Not that I know of. We're all volunteers here, not MS employees.
> > >
> > > > Incidentally, we definitely want to avoid using OLE on the server for all
> > > > kinds of reasons and using PowerPoint manually is not an option,
> > >
> > > OK, that wasn't clear from your original post, but in that context, sure, avoiding
> > > PPT automation makes sense.
> > >
> > > > so it will
> > > > be excellent if we can get PPCNVCOM.EXE working 'PPTX to PPT'. It works
> > > > perfectly the other way round and, logically, it should work both ways since
> > > > PPT 2003 provides this functionality seamlessly via the Compatibility Pack.
> > >
> > > It might be worth poking around in the EXE with a hex editor looking for the
> > > command line params you know of; you may find other available ones nearby.
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance for any help you can give,
> > > > Steve.
> > > >
> > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > In article <AEC60261-CDD6-4DE9-ACBC-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > > > > > Hi, We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the compatibility pack
> > > > > > command:
> > > > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
> > > > > > works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot get it to
> > > > > > work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it produces
> > > > > > no output or error message.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters should we
> > > > > > use to replace the '-oice'?
> > > > >
> > > > > No idea, but do you get any help if you do PPCNVCOM.EXE /? or -? or the like?
> > > > >
> > > > > In any event, you should be able to mod the code on this page to do the job
> > > > > from within PPT2007:
> > > > >
> > > > > Batch re-save presentations; update older presentations to newer PowerPoint
> > > > > version
> > > > > http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00740.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
> ================================================
>
>
>

Hi Steve,
I'm afraid not - this is about converting PPT to the newer PPTX file format.
We need to do it the other way round, in batch, on a server, without using
OLE or PowerPoint. In other words, PPTX to PPT.

Can your buddies say if PPCNVCOM.EXE is capable of this and, if not, suggest
how to down-convert PPTX to PPT I wonder?
Many thanks, Steve.

"Steve Rindsberg" wrote:

> In article <2197F285-029A-4D76-A5DA-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > Thanks, Steve,
> >
> > That's very kind. Here's hoping!
>
> My buddies sent me a bunch of links to TechNet that may help; I've added them to
> the FAQ. Have a look at the first one on this page. It might be just the thing:
>
> Migrating to Office 2007 - Guides for IT Professionals
> http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00967.htm
>
>
>
> >
> > Steve.
> >
> > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> >
> > > In article <289E05DD-2170-4A1C-96FD-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB
> wrote:
> > > > Wow, I had no idea you guys were volunteers - well done!
> > > > However, how can we put this question to the MS guys that support
> > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE?
> > >
> > > If you have a support contract, it might include this type of support, or you
> might be
> > > able to open a normal paid support incident. But hold off on that ... I've
> passed the
> > > question up the line to a contact at MS, asking for any docs that might be
> available on
> > > PPCNVCOM.EXE
> > >
> > > Let's see if they have anything for us.
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks, Steve
> > > >
> > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > In article <1875AAD2-B469-4D8A-B83A-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB
> wrote:
> > > > > > Hi Steve,
> > > > > > Thanks for replying but no, there does not appear to be help of any sort
> for
> > > > > > c and, as far as we can see, it is completely un-documented. Is
> > > > > > there someone in MS we can talk to about this issue, please?
> > > > >
> > > > > Not that I know of. We're all volunteers here, not MS employees.
> > > > >
> > > > > > Incidentally, we definitely want to avoid using OLE on the server for
> all
> > > > > > kinds of reasons and using PowerPoint manually is not an option,
> > > > >
> > > > > OK, that wasn't clear from your original post, but in that context, sure,
> avoiding
> > > > > PPT automation makes sense.
> > > > >
> > > > > > so it will
> > > > > > be excellent if we can get PPCNVCOM.EXE working 'PPTX to PPT'. It works
> > > > > > perfectly the other way round and, logically, it should work both ways
> since
> > > > > > PPT 2003 provides this functionality seamlessly via the Compatibility
> Pack.
> > > > >
> > > > > It might be worth poking around in the EXE with a hex editor looking for
> the
> > > > > command line params you know of; you may find other available ones nearby.
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks in advance for any help you can give,
> > > > > > Steve.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > In article <AEC60261-CDD6-4DE9-ACBC-(E-Mail Removed)>,
> StevieB wrote:
> > > > > > > > Hi, We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the
> compatibility pack
> > > > > > > > command:
> > > > > > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
> > > > > > > > works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot
> get it to
> > > > > > > > work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it
> produces
> > > > > > > > no output or error message.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters
> should we
> > > > > > > > use to replace the '-oice'?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > No idea, but do you get any help if you do PPCNVCOM.EXE /? or -? or
> the like?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > In any event, you should be able to mod the code on this page to do
> the job
> > > > > > > from within PPT2007:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Batch re-save presentations; update older presentations to newer
> PowerPoint
> > > > > > > version
> > > > > > > http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00740.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
> > > ================================================
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
> -----------------------------------------
> Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
> PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
> PPTools: www.pptools.com
> ================================================
>
>
>

Thanks, Steve. This is a tricky one - here's hoping PPCNVCOM.EXE isn't a
1-way trapdoor!

"Steve Rindsberg" wrote:

> Sorry for the misunderstanding ... I've got another email back in to clarify things.
>
> Fingers crossed ...
>
> In article <31C7419C-C21A-49EE-8BC1-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > Hi Steve,
> > I'm afraid not - this is about converting PPT to the newer PPTX file format.
> > We need to do it the other way round, in batch, on a server, without using
> > OLE or PowerPoint. In other words, PPTX to PPT.
> >
> > Can your buddies say if PPCNVCOM.EXE is capable of this and, if not, suggest
> > how to down-convert PPTX to PPT I wonder?
> > Many thanks, Steve.
> >
> > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> >
> > > In article <2197F285-029A-4D76-A5DA-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > > > Thanks, Steve,
> > > >
> > > > That's very kind. Here's hoping!
> > >
> > > My buddies sent me a bunch of links to TechNet that may help; I've added them to
> > > the FAQ. Have a look at the first one on this page. It might be just the thing:
> > >
> > > Migrating to Office 2007 - Guides for IT Professionals
> > > http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00967.htm
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Steve.
> > > >
> > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > In article <289E05DD-2170-4A1C-96FD-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB
> > > wrote:
> > > > > > Wow, I had no idea you guys were volunteers - well done!
> > > > > > However, how can we put this question to the MS guys that support
> > > > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE?
> > > > >
> > > > > If you have a support contract, it might include this type of support, or you
> > > might be
> > > > > able to open a normal paid support incident. But hold off on that ... I've
> > > passed the
> > > > > question up the line to a contact at MS, asking for any docs that might be
> > > available on
> > > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE
> > > > >
> > > > > Let's see if they have anything for us.
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks, Steve
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > In article <1875AAD2-B469-4D8A-B83A-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB
> > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > Hi Steve,
> > > > > > > > Thanks for replying but no, there does not appear to be help of any sort
> > > for
> > > > > > > > c and, as far as we can see, it is completely un-documented. Is
> > > > > > > > there someone in MS we can talk to about this issue, please?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Not that I know of. We're all volunteers here, not MS employees.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Incidentally, we definitely want to avoid using OLE on the server for
> > > all
> > > > > > > > kinds of reasons and using PowerPoint manually is not an option,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > OK, that wasn't clear from your original post, but in that context, sure,
> > > avoiding
> > > > > > > PPT automation makes sense.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > so it will
> > > > > > > > be excellent if we can get PPCNVCOM.EXE working 'PPTX to PPT'. It works
> > > > > > > > perfectly the other way round and, logically, it should work both ways
> > > since
> > > > > > > > PPT 2003 provides this functionality seamlessly via the Compatibility
> > > Pack.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > It might be worth poking around in the EXE with a hex editor looking for
> > > the
> > > > > > > command line params you know of; you may find other available ones nearby.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Thanks in advance for any help you can give,
> > > > > > > > Steve.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > In article <AEC60261-CDD6-4DE9-ACBC-(E-Mail Removed)>,
> > > StevieB wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > Hi, We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the
> > > compatibility pack
> > > > > > > > > > command:
> > > > > > > > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
> > > > > > > > > > works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot
> > > get it to
> > > > > > > > > > work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it
> > > produces
> > > > > > > > > > no output or error message.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters
> > > should we
> > > > > > > > > > use to replace the '-oice'?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > No idea, but do you get any help if you do PPCNVCOM.EXE /? or -? or
> > > the like?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > In any event, you should be able to mod the code on this page to do
> > > the job
> > > > > > > > > from within PPT2007:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Batch re-save presentations; update older presentations to newer
> > > PowerPoint
> > > > > > > > > version
> > > > > > > > > http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00740.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
> > > > > ================================================
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > -----------------------------------------
> > > 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
> ================================================
>
>
>

HI Steve,
Just wondering if you've heard anything from MS yet?
Thanks, Steve.

"Steve Rindsberg" wrote:

> Sorry for the misunderstanding ... I've got another email back in to clarify things.
>
> Fingers crossed ...
>
> In article <31C7419C-C21A-49EE-8BC1-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > Hi Steve,
> > I'm afraid not - this is about converting PPT to the newer PPTX file format.
> > We need to do it the other way round, in batch, on a server, without using
> > OLE or PowerPoint. In other words, PPTX to PPT.
> >
> > Can your buddies say if PPCNVCOM.EXE is capable of this and, if not, suggest
> > how to down-convert PPTX to PPT I wonder?
> > Many thanks, Steve.
> >
> > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> >
> > > In article <2197F285-029A-4D76-A5DA-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > > > Thanks, Steve,
> > > >
> > > > That's very kind. Here's hoping!
> > >
> > > My buddies sent me a bunch of links to TechNet that may help; I've added them to
> > > the FAQ. Have a look at the first one on this page. It might be just the thing:
> > >
> > > Migrating to Office 2007 - Guides for IT Professionals
> > > http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00967.htm
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Steve.
> > > >
> > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > In article <289E05DD-2170-4A1C-96FD-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB
> > > wrote:
> > > > > > Wow, I had no idea you guys were volunteers - well done!
> > > > > > However, how can we put this question to the MS guys that support
> > > > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE?
> > > > >
> > > > > If you have a support contract, it might include this type of support, or you
> > > might be
> > > > > able to open a normal paid support incident. But hold off on that ... I've
> > > passed the
> > > > > question up the line to a contact at MS, asking for any docs that might be
> > > available on
> > > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE
> > > > >
> > > > > Let's see if they have anything for us.
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks, Steve
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > In article <1875AAD2-B469-4D8A-B83A-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB
> > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > Hi Steve,
> > > > > > > > Thanks for replying but no, there does not appear to be help of any sort
> > > for
> > > > > > > > c and, as far as we can see, it is completely un-documented. Is
> > > > > > > > there someone in MS we can talk to about this issue, please?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Not that I know of. We're all volunteers here, not MS employees.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Incidentally, we definitely want to avoid using OLE on the server for
> > > all
> > > > > > > > kinds of reasons and using PowerPoint manually is not an option,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > OK, that wasn't clear from your original post, but in that context, sure,
> > > avoiding
> > > > > > > PPT automation makes sense.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > so it will
> > > > > > > > be excellent if we can get PPCNVCOM.EXE working 'PPTX to PPT'. It works
> > > > > > > > perfectly the other way round and, logically, it should work both ways
> > > since
> > > > > > > > PPT 2003 provides this functionality seamlessly via the Compatibility
> > > Pack.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > It might be worth poking around in the EXE with a hex editor looking for
> > > the
> > > > > > > command line params you know of; you may find other available ones nearby.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Thanks in advance for any help you can give,
> > > > > > > > Steve.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Steve Rindsberg" wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > In article <AEC60261-CDD6-4DE9-ACBC-(E-Mail Removed)>,
> > > StevieB wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > Hi, We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the
> > > compatibility pack
> > > > > > > > > > command:
> > > > > > > > > > PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
> > > > > > > > > > works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot
> > > get it to
> > > > > > > > > > work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it
> > > produces
> > > > > > > > > > no output or error message.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters
> > > should we
> > > > > > > > > > use to replace the '-oice'?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > No idea, but do you get any help if you do PPCNVCOM.EXE /? or -? or
> > > the like?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > In any event, you should be able to mod the code on this page to do
> > > the job
> > > > > > > > > from within PPT2007:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Batch re-save presentations; update older presentations to newer
> > > PowerPoint
> > > > > > > > > version
> > > > > > > > > http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00740.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
> > > > > ================================================
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > -----------------------------------------
> > > 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
> ================================================
>
>
>

Greetings,
Moving to any of the newer formats like PPTX enables functionality not
available in previous formats. For PPTX there are things like Smart ART, data
connections, etc. Going forward from PPT to PPTX is safe but going backwards
strips out the new functionality or might not be possible. So going backwards
was not deemed as a very useful situation.

My question would be why convert it to PPTX if you are going to convert it
back? Both Office 2003 and 2007 can work with PPT files without conversion.

Steve Smegner
Application Development Consulting Group

"StevieB" wrote:

> Hi, We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the compatibility pack
> command:
> PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
> works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot get it to
> work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it produces
> no output or error message.
>
> Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters should we
> use to replace the '-oice'?
> Thanks, Steve.

Hi Steve (and Steve!),

I understand the startegic arguments which are well put. However, if I could
just bring this back to the original question (which still awaits an answer),
it is this:-

"We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the Compatibility pack
command:
PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot get it to
work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it produces
no output or error message."

"Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters should we
use to replace the '-oice'?"

The fact is, we are in urgent need of the answer to this question for a
project we're working on, so anything you can provide by way of PPCNVCOM.EXE
(or similar but definitely not Office Automation) would be greatly
appreciated.

Many thanks in advance of your helpful answer..

StevieB (definitely too many Steves around here!)

"Steve Smegner" wrote:

> Greetings,
> Moving to any of the newer formats like PPTX enables functionality not
> available in previous formats. For PPTX there are things like Smart ART, data
> connections, etc. Going forward from PPT to PPTX is safe but going backwards
> strips out the new functionality or might not be possible. So going backwards
> was not deemed as a very useful situation.
>
> My question would be why convert it to PPTX if you are going to convert it
> back? Both Office 2003 and 2007 can work with PPT files without conversion.
>
> Steve Smegner
> Application Development Consulting Group
>
> "StevieB" wrote:
>
> > Hi, We need to convert PPT to PPTX files in batch and the compatibility pack
> > command:
> > PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\inputfile.ppt c:\outputfile.pptx
> > works really well for PPT to PPTX conversions. However, we cannot get it to
> > work the other way round i.e. for PPTX to PPT file conversions - it produces
> > no output or error message.
> >
> > Will it also work for PPTX->PPT and, if so, what switch parameters should we
> > use to replace the '-oice'?
> > Thanks, Steve.

Hi Steve,
It's been a while and we're still in need of the command-line routine to
convert PPTX to PPT files. To recap, the file conversion string:

PPCNVCOM.EXE -oice c:\myfile.pptx c:\myfile.ppt
as described in:
http://www.oooninja.com/2008/02/offi...ck-review.html
and other places, does not work. We urgently need a resolution to this
problem so please, is there anything at all you can do to help?

Many thanks, Steve.

"Steve Rindsberg" wrote:

> In article <1A189D53-EC20-43C4-90E6-(E-Mail Removed)>, StevieB wrote:
> > HI Steve,
> > Just wondering if you've heard anything from MS yet?
> > Thanks, Steve.
>
> Not so far ...
>
> -----------------------------------------
> Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
> PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
> PPTools: www.pptools.com
> ================================================
>
>
>