Error the PowerPoint File Could Not Be Created in DIAdem

Issue Details

I would like to create a PowerPoint file from the report using Diadem. I entered the path to my template file under the report settings to do this. When I then create the PowerPoint file, I get the following error:

The PowerPoint file /file location/ could not be created! Please check whether you have write permissions for the selected path. 

Solution

This article delves into the common causes of this problem and provides practical solutions to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. Here are the best steps to troubleshoot similar errors:

1. Ensure that you have write permissions for the directory where you're trying to save the PowerPoint file. You can do this by right-clicking the folder, selecting Properties, and then checking the Security tab.
2. Make sure that PowerPoint is not open while DIAdem is trying to create the file. Sometimes, having PowerPoint open can interfere with the file creation process.
3.  Try saving the PowerPoint file to a different location, preferably the default path, to see if the issue persists. Sometimes, specific paths can cause issues.
4. Try running DIAdem as an administrator.
5. Open the template file in the Power Point, click View>>Slide Master
   
   
    The Slide Master should only contain one slide, which is taken for each export of each REPORT page in order to fill the placeholders on it with the graphic and the label of the respective page. If it contains more than one slide this can cause the described error.