Why WMV file playback resizes to 100% after first run?

[Vladi]

WMV files, set to play full screen in WMP object, reset to 100% after
slideshow is stopped. I.e., when I open my file and run it in "slide show"
mode movies play "full screen" as it was set before save, but if a slide
show is viewed once again without closing and reopening the file, the
picture window resizes down from "full screen" to 100%. Does anyone know how
to make performance consistent?

 

[Austin Myers]

The WMP object (control) resets after playing in PPT. The only way to
change that is by setting its properties with code. The code MUST use event
traps to do the reset either when the slide show starts or on the opening of
the slide containing the control.



Austin Myers
AT&W Technologies

Creators of PowerPoint add-ins

 

[Vladi]

Isn't that weird? Am I the only person in the world troubled by this built
in feature?
Has anyone written and published a sample code of this kind?

 

[Austin Myers]

Weird, well not if you think it through a bit. The control has a set of
default settings because it is not normally used as a server application.
(WMP is a stand alone application.)

Let me ask you this, why would you need to use the WMP at all? Why not play
it natively in PPT?


Austin Myers
AT&W Technologies

Creators of PowerPoint add-ins

 

[Vladi]

1. When video is inserted through <Insert> <Movies and Sounds><Movie from
File>, PP2003 doesn't provide controls. It doesn't make sense to
demonstrate a video if you cannot pause or rewind a video during your
presentation.

2. Performance of this player is even less consistent and predictable. Some
videos play too fast, others start after a long delay etc.
Regards

 

[Austin Myers]

1. When video is inserted through <Insert> <Movies and Sounds><Movie from
File>, PP2003 doesn't provide controls. It doesn't make sense to
demonstrate a video if you cannot pause or rewind a video during your
presentation.

Sure it provides the controls you want. Take a look at this training vidoe
on how to use them.
http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC010738341033

2. Performance of this player is even less consistent and predictable.
Some videos play too fast, others start after a long delay etc.

If that is the case (happens fairly often) its because the system is using
the wrong codec for playback. I would suggest reinstalling the Windows
Media Player (even though its not used by PowerPoint) to correct your system
settings.

Also, I'd invite you to give PFCPro a try, (cost you nothing to try it) as
it will correct almost all of these sorts of issues, especially if you move
the presentation to another PC. www.playsforcertain.com


Austin Myers
AT&W Technologies

Creators of PowerPoint add-ins