Build a menu with multiple Keynotes

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Build a menu with multiple Keynotes

Hi,

is it possible to have a kind of "parent" keynote that is functioning as a menu and when clicking on one item the behind lying Keynote will start and after it reaches its end it returns to the menu "parent".

In other words it should act like an table of content for a course but I like to have the option to jump to a specific course or skip certain courses depending on questions or time issues that I might have during a presentation.

Maybe this can somehow done with another app or so if it is not possible? Any hints or ideas?

Many thanks for any reply and guidance.

Cheers

Yogie

Posted on Apr 18, 2015 1:05 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 18, 2015 2:42 PM in response to Nocki.u.Yogie

This question is asked regularly here; the answer is Keynote can't link to other Keynote files or any other file.

Links can only be set to an email address, an active online website or another slide in the same presentation.

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Answer 2

Apr 18, 2015 2:51 PM in response to Gary Scotland

Hi Gary,

thank you.

But may I kindly ask you to also answer to the second half of my question where I asked if it is not feasible how something similar can be achieved maybe with a script or any other app?

Thanks again!

Cheers

Yoige

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Answer 3

Apr 19, 2015 6:12 AM in response to Nocki.u.Yogie

As Keynote is prevented from opening other files or applications, using a script will not work.

When I present with more than one Keynote presentation, I use the most economic, easy and practical way which is to use the projector built in functions:

logo: this results in a built in logo from the projector appearing

freeze: a screen freeze of the last slide shown

blank or mute: a black screen

These days using interactivesoftware, linking to separate presentations is not common procedure with the ability to accesses a library of assets which can be changed instantly. These applications however are not cheap; $500.00 - $2,000.00 each or a licence fee of $500.00 - $1000,00 per year.

Traditional presentation applications that link to other filetypes:

Adobe Acrobat Pro, $200.00 per year

Powerpoint, single licence purchase $230

Open Office or Libra Office, are freeware.

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