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Posted by Graham Rhind
Mar 21, 2011 at 08:42 PM

Thanks Dominik. I actually already have and use SmartDraw VP. However, what I want to do is to build a library of the slides from existing Powerpoint presentations (about 20) into a single library, which I can then reference, building a new presentation from existing slides. As far as I can see, SmartDraw allows for the creation and re-ordering of slides, then outputting them into a presentation - all things that Powerpoint itself does - but the creation of the library from existing presentations doesn’t seem to be an option and what I’m really after. You might equate it with the many low-cost or free programs which browse through graphics - except I want to browse through Powerpoint slides instead.

Graham

Posted by CMZZZ
Apr 2, 2011 at 08:04 AM

I believe you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at http://www.simplyzoom.com

It appears to be a little heavy on system resources but it does exactly what you (and I as well) require from a PPT slide gallery tool.

Posted by ZinaliLLC
Apr 2, 2011 at 02:58 PM

Greetings,

ZinaliLLC is the creator of the Slideboxx PowerPoint Library (http://www.slideboxx.com)

Slideboxx performs all these functions as stated in the first post. It is not web-based even though it does launch in your web browser, everything remains local to your computer. I know this is a bit confusing but it enables a consistent interface between the desktop (Slideboxx Prime) and server-based (Slideboxx Workgroup and Slideboxx Enterprise) products.

Cheers,

ZinaliLLC

Posted by Graham Rhind
Apr 3, 2011 at 07:20 AM

Thanks. I’ll have another look at Slideboxx and investigate Zoom, and I’ll let you know what I think.

Graham

Posted by Graham Rhind
Apr 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM

Thanks again for pointing out both Slideboxx and Zoom. They do indeed both fit most of my requirements. For the sake of completeness, these are my findings after some initial testing:

- Zoom has a snazzy interface, but in creating that they’ve caused some issues with usability. Norton thinks it’s spyware and at certain points it won’t accept input from my Wacom tablet pen, so I had to install a mouse in order to test it.
- Slideboxx has an intrusive (and, I think, in this country illegal) registration procedure as to download the test version you have to subscribe to their newsletter. You can unsubscribe immediately afterwards, though.
- Zoom has a free version for non-commercial use, which is about as affordable as it gets!
- Both can cluster slides by similarity, both allow tagging, both have search, both allow the creation of new slides from old ones.

Search ended. Thanks to all who contributed to this thread!

Graham

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