3-D Pyramid - Creating a

[Mike]

Can anyone explain to me how to create a 3-D Pyramid (or better yet a link to
one I can copy). One caveat, I have to be able to rotate it freely on all
axises. It is just driving me crazy that I can't find the answer anywhere -
other than buying more software. Surely this can be easily done in
PowerPoint - can't it?

 

[Ute Simon]

Which version of PowerPoint do you use? The 3D-effects of PowerPoint 2007
will allow you to draw pyramids. Or you could use a one-column-pyramid
chart. Or construct one using trapezoids or triangles.

Do you want to rotate it with animation? That can't be done in any version
of PowerPoint.

Best regards,
Ute

 

[Mike]

Thank you for replying. I am using version 2003. What do you mean by 3-D
effects is that the same as 3-D style? Using this I can make a 3-D triangle
not a pyramid - but then I still can't rotate it on all accesses.

And yes I do want to rotate it with animation but they give you only limited
choices of rotation.

Can you help further? I would be grateful.

 

[Mike]

"accesses" - I meant axis - see how crazy this is making me

 

[Ute Simon]

Thank you for replying. I am using version 2003. What do you mean by 3-D

effects is that the same as 3-D style? Using this I can make a 3-D
triangle
not a pyramid - but then I still can't rotate it on all accesses.

And yes I do want to rotate it with animation but they give you only
limited
choices of rotation.

No, in PowerPoint 2007 more 3D-effects are available. You can't do that in
2003. And you can only rotate around the z-axis (not more in 2007).

You will need to use a 3D-rendering program or create an animated GIF or a
video, if you want to have a "real" pyramid to rotate in all directions.

Best regards,
Ute

 

[Ursl Vanakowa]

Well, i've seen a 3d pyramid for powerpoint on following webside (www.stallwanger.net) for download it's in german.
i thinks it's simle if you use only a line-shape and a freehandshape and a basic school book - how to create it.

 

[LVTravel]

Jesus, why do you idiots respond to a 2 year old post. Doesn't anyone ever
look at the posting date on "dead" head café to see when a post was made?
The last three idiots posted to a 2, a 3 year and a 7 month old posts like
the OP is even going to be looking for an answer after all that time.

 

[Fergus]

Because someone else might be looking for the answer and that answer
may have changed.

 

[Julia76 Moonik]

Hi,

i've found a german tutorial how to create a 3d-pyramid (triangle) in PowerPoint and examples of 3d pyramids
http://www.stallwanger.net/download_de.php
it's in german - called ("3D PowerPoint Objects.pptx") - but maybe it helps ...