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Since: May 21, 2009
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:50 pm
Post subject: slow opening/saving of documents
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Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel
Suddenly, it is taking an inordinate time to open or save a PP presentation. Yes, it size is 52MB, but I have worked with heavier stuff and it has been OK. And it is not just a particular file. It's all of them. FYI, these files, like most, are being saved in .ppt format.
Thanks much.
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Since: Jan 12, 2009
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:36 am
Post subject: Re: slow opening/saving of documents [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I'm not certain that it's the complete answer, but I believe a part of the
problem is that the files are in the .ppt format. As a result, each open &
save operation requires a conversion... Not so noticeable with new/smaller
files, but as the files get larger the delay increases significantly. This
is especialy pronounced if you're using 2008 features which aren't supported
in the older format, such as charts, Smart Art, etc. Try saving one of the
problem files in .pptx & see if you experience the same performance issues
when working with it.
--
HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
Office:Mac MVP
<Emile_Nucho DeleteThis @officeformac.com> wrote in message
news:59b7c1a5.-1@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw...
> Version: 2008
> Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
> Processor: Intel
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> Suddenly, it is taking an inordinate time to open or save a PP
> presentation. Yes, it size is 52MB, but I have worked with heavier stuff
> and it has been OK. And it is not just a particular file. It's all of
> them. FYI, these files, like most, are being saved in .ppt format.
>
> Thanks much.
>
> Emile Nucho |
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Since: May 21, 2009
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:43 am
Post subject: Re: slow opening/saving of documents [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for your reply. I think it makes sense. I though that as well, but was not sure. I actually saved PP documents in .pptx and it IS faster. What I have not found out yet is whether or not I will have difficulties opening them in a Windows XP MS Office environment. I have to use both comps.
Thanks again.
Emile
> I'm not certain that it's the complete answer, but I believe a part of the
> problem is that the files are in the .ppt format. As a result, each open &
> save operation requires a conversion... Not so noticeable with new/smaller
> files, but as the files get larger the delay increases significantly. This
> is especialy pronounced if you're using 2008 features which aren't supported
> in the older format, such as charts, Smart Art, etc. Try saving one of the
> problem files in .pptx & see if you experience the same performance issues
> when working with it.
>
> --
> HTH |:>)
> Bob Jones
> Office:Mac MVP
>
> wrote in message
> news:59b7c1a5.-1@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw...
> > Version: 2008
> > Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
> > Processor: Intel
> >
> > Suddenly, it is taking an inordinate time to open or save a PP
> > presentation. Yes, it size is 52MB, but I have worked with heavier stuff
> > and it has been OK. And it is not just a particular file. It's all of
> > them. FYI, these files, like most, are being saved in .ppt format.
> >
> > Thanks much.
> >
> > Emile Nucho
>
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:54 pm
Post subject: Re: slow opening/saving of documents [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I think you are right. I saved that particular .ppt file (which is large) as a .pptx. It opened fairly quickly.
Thanks for the hint.
Emile
> I'm not certain that it's the complete answer, but I believe a part of the
> problem is that the files are in the .ppt format. As a result, each open &
> save operation requires a conversion... Not so noticeable with new/smaller
> files, but as the files get larger the delay increases significantly. This
> is especialy pronounced if you're using 2008 features which aren't supported
> in the older format, such as charts, Smart Art, etc. Try saving one of the
> problem files in .pptx & see if you experience the same performance issues
> when working with it.
>
> --
> HTH |:>)
> Bob Jones
> Office:Mac MVP
>
> wrote in message
> news:59b7c1a5.-1@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw...
> > Version: 2008
> > Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
> > Processor: Intel
> >
> > Suddenly, it is taking an inordinate time to open or save a PP
> > presentation. Yes, it size is 52MB, but I have worked with heavier stuff
> > and it has been OK. And it is not just a particular file. It's all of
> > them. FYI, these files, like most, are being saved in .ppt format.
> >
> > Thanks much.
> >
> > Emile Nucho
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:27 am
Post subject: Re: slow opening/saving of documents [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Glad it helped!
As for transporting, it depends on your version of PC Office.
If Office 2007 there should be no problem as it uses OXML as its native
format. If Office 2000-2003 you'll need to have them properly updated &
install the free MS OXML Converter package.
Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 9/14/09 1:43 PM, in article 59b7c1a5.1.TakeThisOut@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw,
"Emile_Nucho@officeformac.com" <Emile_Nucho.TakeThisOut@officeformac.com> wrote:
> Thanks for your reply. I think it makes sense. I though that as well, but was
> not sure. I actually saved PP documents in .pptx and it IS faster. What I have
> not found out yet is whether or not I will have difficulties opening them in a
> Windows XP MS Office environment. I have to use both comps.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Emile
>
>> I'm not certain that it's the complete answer, but I believe a part of the
>> problem is that the files are in the .ppt format. As a result, each open &
>> save operation requires a conversion... Not so noticeable with new/smaller
>> files, but as the files get larger the delay increases significantly. This
>> is especialy pronounced if you're using 2008 features which aren't supported
>> in the older format, such as charts, Smart Art, etc. Try saving one of the
>> problem files in .pptx & see if you experience the same performance issues
>> when working with it.
>>
>> --
>> HTH |:>)
>> Bob Jones
>> Office:Mac MVP
>>
>> wrote in message
>> news:59b7c1a5.-1@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw...
>>> Version: 2008
>>> Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
>>> Processor: Intel
>>>
>>> Suddenly, it is taking an inordinate time to open or save a PP
>>> presentation. Yes, it size is 52MB, but I have worked with heavier stuff
>>> and it has been OK. And it is not just a particular file. It's all of
>>> them. FYI, these files, like most, are being saved in .ppt format.
>>>
>>> Thanks much.
>>>
>>> Emile Nucho
>>
>> |
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