Make 2003 VBA 2007 compatible?

[c mateland]

Hi, everyone. It's been a while since vba programming in PPT, but I
built a doozy a few years ago in v2003. It was a custom template with
tons of automation commands and slides. Now, we're looking to move to
version 2007, and a few at-homer's already have it. My automation, I'm
certain, will have issues with the upgrade.

What's a good place of information I can begin researching to get an
idea what's instore to make this compatible with 2007?

Thanks,
Chuck

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Hi, everyone. It's been a while since vba programming in PPT, but I
built a doozy a few years ago in v2003. It was a custom template with
tons of automation commands and slides. Now, we're looking to move to
version 2007, and a few at-homer's already have it. My automation, I'm
certain, will have issues with the upgrade.

What's a good place of information I can begin researching to get an
idea what's instore to make this compatible with 2007?

There's some info, including VBA-specifics, about PPT 2007 at the PPT FAQ.
http://www.pptfaq.com
press Ctrl+F and search on PowerPoint 2007 to get close.

A service pack for 2007 is due out soonish. You may want to insist that users
install it.

There are quite a few bugs with hyperlinks, anything that controls MSGraph
charts is dead meat (at least w/ a default install), there are misc. problems
with text objects and of course anything involving command bars or other
interface changes will be very different.

Best bet is to install it and try your stuff out. Virtual Machines are a
blessing.