How to exclude diasmaster text from ppt translations?

Question

Hello everybody, 
 I'm struggling with PowerPoint files, when I import them into Studio 2017. They include most of the text from the diasmaster. Does anyone know how to avoid this? 
 Thanks in advance! 
 
 Mette

Simon Cole · Accepted Answer

Hi Mette 
Make sure you are using the Studio File Type 'Microsoft PowerPoint 2007-2016', then open this File Type and view the 'Common' section of its configuration. Here you have the option to select (or not) the Master View Content. 
I think in the File Type versions XP-2003 and 2007-2013, this option is not available. 
You may also need to make sure the 2007-2016 file type is the first PPT file type in the list or enable this one and deselect the other 2. You can do this in the project set up window where you add files to the project. Above the list of files is a button 'File Types'. Click this to edit the file type option for your new project. 
Simon

Paul · Answer

Hi Mette Odgaard , 
 
Are you sure this is PPT and not PPTX? There isn't an option to extract from the Master slides in the old PPT filter. If they are PPT files can you share the PPT and also your SDLXLIFF? Then we may be able to she d some light on the problem - pfilkin@sdl.com 
 
The solution from Simon Cole would work as long as you can save the files as PPTX first and then open them in Studio. 
 
Regards 
 
Paul

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How to exclude diasmaster text from ppt translations?