How to import power point slide

Question

One of the files I have to use for my work is a power point slide. I have been manually copying the data into an excel file then import the excel file into the workflow. Which tool can I use to import the power point slide without having to first copy it it into an excel file?

philipmannering · Answer

You can't do it natively. But either with the Run Command Tool, Python Tool, R Tool, or a combination of these you can change the extension of the .pptx to .zip → unzip → find the slide info (I believe it's a .txt file) and read that in. Have a go and if you're still having difficulties, I can help.