Microsoft KB Archive/138026

PPT: File/Creator Type Info on PowerPoint Scrapbook Files

PSS ID Number: Q138026 Article last modified on 05-16-1998

macintosh:2.0,3.0,3.0b,4.0

MACINTOSH

================================================================ ==

The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft PowerPoint for the Macintosh, versions 2.0, 3.0, 3.0b, 4.0 == 

= SYMPTOMS =

When you try to open a Scrapbook file created by PowerPoint in a film recorder program or any program that reads Scrapbook files, the scrapbook file may not be visible or available from that program’s Open dialog box.

= CAUSE =

These programs are looking for Scrapbook files with a specific type and creator. Over the years, Apple has implemented at least three different Scrapbook configurations. If the film recorder software is looking for a specific type and creator, PowerPoint’s Scrapbook file may not be recognized.

= MORE INFORMATION =

PowerPoint saves Scrapbook files in the following formats. Depending on what System software you are running, PowerPoint may save the Scrapbook file with a different type and creator.

System Software Type Creator PowerPoint Versions ————— —- ——- ——————-

7.0, 7.1 scbk scbk 3.0, 4.0 7.5, 7.5.1 sbkt sbkt 3.0, 4.0 Version Independent ZSYS MACS 2.0, 2.01

NOTE: PowerPoint 2.0 always saves its Scrapbook files with the same type and creator regardless of the System software.

To make a Scrapbook file from PowerPoint that will be visible to these other programs, try the following:


 * 1) Save a presentation as a Scrapbook file.
 * 2) Name the file Scrapbook File.
 * 3) Rename the copy of Scrapbook File in your System folder.
 * 4) Drag your newly created Scrapbook File to the System folder.

Depending on what System software you are running, the type and creator of the file will change accordingly. See the table above.

The third-party products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products’ performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 2.00 3.00 3.00b 4.00 scrapbook type creator film recorder m_powerpt m_macsys ====================================================================== Keywords : kb3rdparty kbinterop kbdta Version : macintosh:2.0,3.0,3.0b,4.0 Platform : MACINTOSH Hardware : MAC Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.