PPT2000: How to Use the AddPicture Method (222745)

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The AddPicture method uses the following syntax:

AddPicture(FileName, LinkToFile, SaveWithDocument, Left, Top, Width, _
   Height)
				

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Adding a Picture to a Presentation

   Sub AddPictureToSlide()
      With ActivePresentation.Slides(1).Shapes
         ' Adds a picture to slide 1 in the active presentation.
         .AddPicture "c:\windows\setup.bmp", _
            msoFalse, msoTrue, 0, 0, 200, 200
      End With
   End Sub
				

Using the Return Value to Change Picture Height and Width

   Sub UseAddPictureReturn()

      ' Used to store an object reference.
      Dim MyShape As Shape

      With ActivePresentation.Slides(1).Shapes

         ' Get an object reference to the picture.
         Set MyShape = .AddPicture("c:\windows\setup.bmp", _
            msoFalse, msoTrue, 0, 0, 200, 200)

      End With

      ' Change the height and width of the picture .
      MyShape.Width = 250
      MyShape.Height = 250

   End Sub