Embed a DWF File in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint Files

Interacting with an Embedded DWF in Slide Show Mode of PowerPoint

Embedding a DWF file in a PowerPoint slide using the drag and drop method is a good way to share and show a DWF file when giving a presentation. However, if you want to interact with the DWF file during a presentation, for instance, to change the view of a model or to add a markup, embed the DWF using a slightly different method.

PowerPoint 2007: To interact with an embedded DWF file in Slide Show view

1. In PowerPoint 2007, open the PowerPoint presentation to receive the DWF file.
2. In the open presentation, display the slide where you want to embed the DWF file.
3. If necessary, display the Developer tab and verify ActiveX settings in PowerPoint 2007.
   1. Click the Microsoft® Office Button and select PowerPoint Options.

      The PowerPoint Options dialog box opens.

   2. On the Popular tab, select Show Developer Tab in the Ribbon.
   3. Click Trust Center and, under Microsoft Office PowerPoint Trust Center, click Trust Center Settings.

      The Trust Center dialog box opens.

   4. Click ActiveX Settings and, if necessary, select Prompt Me Before Enabling All Controls with Minimal Restrictions and click OK.
   5. Click OK to close the PowerPoint Options dialog box.
4. On the Developer tab, in the Controls group, click the More Controls button.

   The More Controls dialog box opens.

5. Select Autodesk DWF Viewer Control and click OK.

   The mouse pointer turns to a crosshair.

6. In the slide, click and drag a rectangle to insert and size the Autodesk DWF Viewer Control object.
7. Right-click the object and select Autodesk DWF Viewer Control ObjectProperties.

   The Autodesk DWF Viewer Control Properties dialog box opens.

8. On the Source Path tab, for the desired DWF file, type the appropriate path and file name.
9. Optional: Select the Do You Want to Embed a Copy of This File in the Parent Document option.
10. Click OK.

PowerPoint 2010: To interact with an embedded DWF file in Slide Show view

1. In PowerPoint 2010, open the PowerPoint presentation to receive the DWF file.
2. In the open presentation, display the slide where you want to embed the DWF file.
3. If necessary, display the Developer tab and verify ActiveX settings in PowerPoint 2010.
   1. Click the File tab and select Options.

      The PowerPoint Options dialog box opens.

   2. On the left, click Customize Ribbon .
   3. In the Main Tabs list, select Developer.
   4. On the left, click Trust Center and, under Microsoft Office PowerPoint Trust Center, click Trust Center Settings.

      The Trust Center dialog box opens.

   5. Click ActiveX Settings and, if necessary, select Prompt Me Before Enabling All Controls with Minimal Restrictions and click OK.
   6. Click OK to close the PowerPoint Options dialog box.
4. On the Developer tab, in the Controls group, click the More Controls button.

   The More Controls dialog box opens.

5. Select Autodesk DWF Viewer Control and click OK.

   The mouse pointer turns to a crosshair.

6. In the slide, click and drag a rectangle to insert and size the Autodesk DWF Viewer Control object.
7. Right-click the object and choose Autodesk DWF Viewer Control ObjectProperties.

   The Autodesk DWF Viewer Control Properties dialog box opens.

8. On the Source Path tab, for the desired DWF file, type the appropriate path and file name.
9. Optional: Select the Do You Want to Embed a Copy of This File in the Parent Document option.
10. Click OK.

To interact with the embedded DWF file in Slide Show mode of PowerPoint, display the presentation in Slide Show mode and navigate to the slide that contains the embedded DWF file. Then click the embedded DWF file and manipulate it as needed. Then to exit the embedded DWF file, click outside the DWF file area and continue viewing the presentation.