Rotating a 3D picture of a molecule-need another program?

[Guest]

Is it possible to rotate a 3D picture of a molecule in PowerPoint 2003?
I just received this question in class and I don't know if another program
is required or not.
The student mentioned that he has seen the gradual rotation of a molecule in
some seminars that he has attended while using PowerPoint.
I'm familiar with the custom animation options with objects. It doesn't seem
to allow for this exact animation from what I can see.

1) Is this manipulation above and beyond PowerPoint or is it possible? Does
it require something else for this kind of gradual rotation?

Any suggestions/answers would be greatly appreciated!
Jugglertwo

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Jugglertwo

I've seen an MVP produce 'a proof of concept' - that this is possible (with
code).... maybe they'll pop in here

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

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[Steve Rindsberg]

Is it possible to rotate a 3D picture of a molecule in PowerPoint 2003?
I just received this question in class and I don't know if another program
is required or not.
The student mentioned that he has seen the gradual rotation of a molecule in
some seminars that he has attended while using PowerPoint.
I'm familiar with the custom animation options with objects. It doesn't seem
to allow for this exact animation from what I can see.

1) Is this manipulation above and beyond PowerPoint or is it possible? Does
it require something else for this kind of gradual rotation?

PPT doesn't do this on its own.

A 3d animation/rendering program might be able to export a movie or animated
GIF of a rotating model; that'd play in PPT but wouldn't give you interactive
control over the motion.

Also, visit:

http://www.perspector.com/

http://www.pptworkbench.com/html/perspector.htm

http://www.pptworkbench.com/html/perspector_2.htm

 

[Troy @ TLC]

It is possible the presenter was using the OfficeFx (www.instanteffects.com)
add-in, which among its many options allows try 3D objects to be inserted
into a presentation with full user interactivity. Note: this is not an
economical application and it does require a 'high-end' computer.

- Troy Chollar
- TLC Creative Services, Inc.
- A MS PowerPoint MVP
- Host of www.ThePowerPointBlog.com