Gamepad control of PowerPoint

Rev. Green | 11:28 Sun 22nd Mar 2009 | Computers

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How can I change a displayed graphic when someone hits a gamepad button?

I can change the graphic in PowerPoint using the keyboard, but is there a way of using a gamepad?

Failing that, how do I recognise gamepad buttons in other languages e.g. Visual Basic?

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ChuckFickens

Sorry, can't really help with your actual question, though it may be possible to make powerpoint accept input from the gamepad to control it I can't help thinking it would be easier to use something designed for the job.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/August-LP102R-Wireless -Control-Presentation/dp/B001I6VDXS/ref=sr_1_1 ?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1237736528&sr=8-1

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Thanks ChuckFickens. Good idea but not quite suitable in this case.

I should have described the full problem. It is for a demonstration for parties of schoolchildren. A tethered gamepad costing �2-50 would be less attractive, and safer, than an �8-50 laser pointer. But I'll look for an infrared or radio pointer - we must be able to find a chain sturdy enough to secure it for a while.

ChuckFickens

a mouse held in the hand would do the job too, just click the button to advance the presentation.

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