I want open a specfic powerpoint doc from vb.net

I want open a specfic powerpoint doc from vb.net

• Pajaro

  strange i do not see it in the list, I see my images but not the ppt

  I have added it and I dont see an option to add any other files

  
  

• baskark

  Ok I have added a folder to my application how can I point to the ppt in that "doc" folder

  what would the path be

  
  

• TheWardy

  ok i added a new folder it went into my images folder ie \images\docs

  when I try to put \images\docs\myfile.ppt

  the path I see is really strange(this the path I get after I did the install on my computer) using the one step install

  cdocuments and settings\myname\local settings\apps\2.0\cerhkmoc.jog\cvbbkuer.z3a\open..tion+1e694584-0001.000_834098358\image\docs\myfile.ppt.

  
  

• Mandip

  I'm glad you got it working

  Andrej

  
  
  

• Tobias Boehler

  You are probably installing your application using ClickOnce deployment, so try locating your application directory using Deployment namespace:

  Dim filePath As String = Deployment.Application.ApplicationDeployment.CurrentDeployment.DataDirectory + "\doc\myfile.ppt"

  Also make sure that powerpoint file is deployed with the application as a "Data File" [this is a file setting you'll find under the Application files in Publish settings dialog]

  Let me know if you need further assistance.

  Andrej

  
  
  

• kymaita

  Thanks that worked great, i could not find any info on this in the docmentation or (10) books I have purchased 3 of which are MSPRESS

  
  

• MitchMc

  Open My Project (settings) | Publish tab.

  In Install Mode and Settings section you'll find a button named Application Files.

  Click on it and another dialog appears.

  In the file list, locate your custom files and mark them (select from Publish Status combobox) as Data File.

  Andrej

  
  
  

• Grant Jenkins

  it this under the resource setting of the app properitys tool
  

• Javfarary

  Hi,

  executing Process.Start("c:\\myapp\mypowerpoint.ppt") should open the powerpoint file with the default application.

  Andrej

  
  
  

• ashwin_k_s

  Application.StartupPath contains the path to the folder where your executable is located. To locate the file in the application's subfolder "doc", use:

  Dim filePath As String = Application.StartupPath() + "\doc\myfile.ppt"
  Process.Start(filePath)

  Andrej

  
  
  

• IZON

  ok thanks I will check that also the docs file is not coming over even after I added it as new item and added the ppt as an existing object I see both in my solution explorer
  

• angjbs

  In solution explorer, set ppt file's Build Action property to Content, then you'll see it in the list.

  Andrej

  
  
  
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