PPT97: Macro Recorder Doesn't Record Changes to Links Dialog Box

• Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

The macro recorder does not record the commands for any of the following options found in the Links dialog box (Edit menu):

• Update Now
• Open Source
• Change Source
• Break Link
• Update Manual
• Update Automatic

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, modify your macro code in the Visual Basic Editor and use one of the available commands in the PowerPoint 97 object model.

NOTE: There is no object equivalent to the BreakLinks feature.

The LinkFormat class exposes some of the functionality of the Links dialog box:

AutoUpdate

Use the AutoUpdate property to set the way a linked object is updated. Similar to the Update Manual and Update Automatic options in the Links dialog box.

SourceFullName

Use this property to change the source of linked OLE objects. This property is similar to the Change Source button in the Links Dialog box.

Update

The Update method updates the specified linked OLE object. This method is similar to the Update Now button in the Links Dialog box.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.