PowerPoint 2000: Make a circle Spin

[Suggie]

Hello,

Pretty new to Powerpoint.

I have a object which is a circle on a powerpoint slide.

Is it possible to make the circle spin in circles for around 5 seconds?

I've tried custom animation and i'm using PP 2000, does anyone know how to work it?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[p26974]

I'm not aware that you'd be able to do this.

In saying that, you may be able to find an animated GIF file online which actually does what you want. You can copy some of them dircetly from online, and whilst it won't appear to spin in 'Normal View' on Powerpoint, when you switch it to Slide Show view it'll spin as it appears to online.

Hope this helps.

Dexter

 

[KimberTech]

Newer versions of PP give you some really amazing effects to choose from in custom animations, but I dont believe if memory serves you can do what you are asking in your version.

I agree with the suggestion to find an animated gif. There are plenty online with good samples, just watch the copyright and usage terms.

Good luck with it,

Kimber

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[Suggie]

Thanks - I agree it doesn't seem possible in PP 2000

Animated gif is the best option.

Thanks for taking the time out.

Mark

 

[KimberTech]

Mark I have a lot of resources for animated gifs.
If you tell me exactly what you are looking for I may be able to help you find it.

Kimber

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[Suggie]

I'm looking for a circle object that is blank in the middle?

I have one already but manually done in PP.

I don't suppose you know if it is possible to turn my object into an animated gif or if you have some websites to point in the direction of?

Thanks again,

 

[KimberTech]

Some circles here:

http://www.animationer.dk/

All kinds of things here:

http://www.animationfactory.com/animations

http://www.animationlibrary.com/a-l/

http://www.gifanimations.com/action/MenuSelection?group=1&parent=61

Do a quick google and you will find a ton.
You can create your static area in the middle by inserting a stationary object.

Is this for a logo?

For instructions on how to make gifs animated, go here...its a nice straightforward one..

http://www.animationfactory.com/help/tutorial_gif.html

Hope this helps a bit....










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[Steve4321]

Came across this online somewhere, I don't know if it will work in 2000 or not. Hit Alt+F11 to open Visual Basic editor. Click "Insert" then "Add Module". Put this code in side of the module. You can change shapes and effects by changing the msoShapeRectangle and msoAnimEffectPathZigzag, try msoAnimEffectSpin.


Sub CreateAnimationWithTrigger()
Dim oEffect As Effect
Dim oShpA As Shape
Dim oShpB As Shape
With ActivePresentation.Slides(1)
'Create two autoshapes on the slide.
Set oShpA = .Shapes.AddShape(msoShapeLightningBolt, 100, 100, 50, 50)
Set oShpB = .Shapes.AddShape(msoShapeRectangle, 200, 100, 50, 50)
' Assign an interactive animation to shape A
Set oEffect = .TimeLine.InteractiveSequences.Add _
.AddEffect(Shape:=oShpA, effectId:=msoAnimEffectPathZigzag, _
trigger:=msoAnimTriggerOnShapeClick)
End With
' Define the triggering shape. If you omit this line then the animation will be
' triggered by clicking on the shape A itself.
oEffect.Timing.TriggerShape = oShpB
End Sub

Hope this is helpful.

Steve

 

[Suggie]

Thanks, I'll give it a go later today