Run-Time Error 6 Using the Genigraphics Wizard (140480)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q140480

SYMPTOMS

If you run the Genigraphics Wizard, you may get the following error:
Run-Time error '6':

Overflow

CAUSE

This error occurs when your slide size is greater than 22.8 inches tall or wide.

RESOLUTION

There are two ways to resolve this problem:

Method 1: Use the GraphicsLink program

Use the GraphicsLink program to send your presentation to Genigraphics:
  1. Run the program Graflink.exe. This file is located in the C:\MSOffice\PowerPnt folder.
  2. On the File menu, click New.
  3. In the "Select a File to Include With Your Order" dialog box, choose the presentation you want to send.
  4. Click Open.
  5. Fill in the required information in the Order Information dialog box. Click Next.
  6. In the Shipping Instructions dialog box, change the information in the Application Used text box to:

    PowerPoint 95

  7. Fill in the other information required by the Shipping Instructions dialog box. Click Next.
  8. Fill in the required information in the Billing Information dialog box. Click Next.
  9. Verify the information and click Finish.

Method 2: Reduce the dimensions

Reduce the dimensions of the slide so that the largest dimension is smaller than 22.8 inches:
  1. On the File menu, click Slide Setup.
  2. Choose smaller dimensions for your slide height and width (be sure to keep the same height-to-width ratio). Click OK.
  3. On the File menu, click Send To Genigraphics.
  4. Complete the Genigraphics Wizard.

MORE INFORMATION

When you use the Genigraphics Wizard, there is an option to send Special Instructions to Genigraphics. Enter information on how you reduced the slide size and what size that the final image size should be.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0. This problem was corrected in Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbwizard KB140480