Update May 09 2022: A recent OneDrive update looks like it has stopped Slidewise from being able to work with synced cloud files. We are working on it and will provide an update soon.
Slidewise will work with synced cloud files in OneDrive, Sharepoint, Teams, and other providers. However, it does not yet work with directly opened cloud files, unless OneDrive business is installed.
Synced cloud files [Supported]
When PowerPoint opens synced cloud files it will usually lock the original cloud file and work with a hidden local copy and regularly sync the changes back to the file. Slidewise works with these cases:
- From a synced folder (Your folders and folders shared by your organization)
- From a synced folder (Shared by other users or organizations)
- Files in folders added by the ‘Add shortcut to OneDrive’ feature
If you find that Slidewise does not work with files in Synced folders then please share the information as described in Reporting issues with Synced Files below.
Directly opened cloud files [Supported only when OneDrive business is installed]
PowerPoint can open and work directly with original cloud files using a technology called WebDav. For example, opening a file directly from the browser using the ‘Open in App’ feature in a SharePoint site. Unfortunately, Slidewise is unable to reliably access, change and sync the file when PowerPoint has opened it directly from Cloud Storage, as in the following cases:
- Using the ‘Open in App’ option directly from the browser. (e.g. SharePoint site)
- From a direct cloud storage file link
However, if you install and login to OneDrive Business (formerly SkyDrive Pro) your files will be automatically synced and Slidewise can work without issue. Make sure you have downloaded and installed OneDrive Business and sign in with the user account that connects to your SharePoint / OneDrive business account.
Using Slidewise with these files without OneDrive install
In order for Slidewise to work with these files, you need to either Sync folders using SharePoint/Teams/OneDrive sync feature or save a local copy of the file. We recommend syncing because it generally works better while collaborating with other users and it retains the version history of the file.
For more details see How to Sync a SharePoint, Teams, or OneDrive folder to File Explorer below.
How to Sync a SharePoint, Teams, or OneDrive folder to File Explorer
Syncing folders makes it really easy to work with online files. Files are not downloaded until you need them so they don't take up any space on your computer. When you Sync a folder from an online Site, Team, or OneDrive folder it appears in the sidebar when you open File Explorer. Each file within the folder (or sub-folder) can be accessed and opened by just a normal double-click.
Here are a few steps showing how to sync a folder:
Note: OneDrive Business app needs to be running and signed in with your account on your computer.
- Navigate to a SharePoint/Teams or OneDrive folder in a web browser.
- Once inside the folder you want to sync, choose the 'Sync' option in the top menu
- You should get a notification from OneDrive that your files are now being synced.
- Your files will be available in File Explorer, where you can double click to open them
Read more details about sync from Microsoft
