How do I install Pcximp32.flt?

[Guest]

I want to load pcx files into PowerPoint. I would also like to see them as
thumbnails in Windows Explorer. The correct filter is apparently
pcximp32.flt, but I cannot find how or where to install it, either in
PowerPoint or in Windows Explorer.

 

[Sonia]

What version of PowerPoint are we talking about? The PCX filter is apparently
not included with Office 2003. However, if you have a copy of the file, it
would go in \Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Grphflt\. You would
also need a Registry change. See
http://answers.tveasy.co.uk/m.p.o.misc/RP-filter-fO2.htm. Do a google search on
pcximp32.flt and you can find further information.
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Sonia Coleman
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials
http://www.soniacoleman.com

 

[Guest]

Sonia,

Thanks for your response. The program is part of Office XP. It indicates
PowerPoint 2002 SP3. I have a copy of pcximp32.flt in \Program Files\Common
Files\Microsoft Shared\Grphflt\. But it doesn't seem attached to PowerPoint
or to Windows Explorer. I guess I will go to the site you suggest to find
out how to do registry changes. Isn't there an method internal to PowerPoint
which would install the filter? (But it's true, I searched help several
times and couldn't find one.)

In any case, thanks for your help.

Regards,

Marc

 

[Sonia]

Before you fiddle with the Registry, are you trying to insert a PCX file in
PowerPoint 2002? What happens when you do this? In my version of PowerPoint
2002 *.pcx is listed as a valid file extension for inserted pictures and I'm
able to browse to and insert a *.pcx file.

 

[Guest]

Well, that's interesting. I cannot browse the pcx files (they don't show as
thumbnails they just have a pcx icon) from within PowerPoint or Windows
Explorer. But when I pick one (blind) and open it, PowerPoint will load it.
It's annoying, but not fatal. I just need to remember which image is which.
If there's a way to display them let me know, but I can proceed with this
method. But once again, thanks for your help.

Regards,

Marc

 

[Sonia]

If the file contains no preview data you won't see more than an enlarged PCX
icon.