Open Powerpoint presentation in slideshow mode

[dhjdhj]

I'm using the file filter object to select a particular powerpoint lecture from a folder full of lectures.

 

I'd love to have a variant where I could select the lecture but have it open in slideshow mode rather than edit mode.

 

Anyone know how this can be done?

[deanishe]

Create a File Action for *.pptx and/or *.ppt files called, say, "Run Presentation", then connect it to a Run Script Action. Set language to /usr/bin/osascript, and enter the following script:

tell application "Microsoft PowerPoint"
    activate
    open "{query}"
    run slide show (active presentation's slide show settings)
end tell

[dhjdhj]

Thank you --- I'm finding that this script does not work consistently. Most times it appears to do the right thing but sometimes a presentation just opens in edit mode anyway.

 

Any thoughts?

[deanishe]

You might try adding a small delay between the open and "run slide show" actions.

[dhjdhj]

That's an excellent idea.

 

Thanks again for the script, it's much appreciated.