Referring to objects in running Powerpoint presentation

[AntonM]

I am trying to verify the slide and shape clicked to then make varying things happen. I can make it work when the presentation is not running but not when it is. I guess it's because I am not referring to the correct container/object at that time, but can't figure out what it should be, so any help would be much appreciated.

here is a working snippet when the presentation is not running:

If (ActiveWindow.Selection.ShapeRange.Name) = "Playing card 1" Then
If (ActiveWindow.Selection.SlideRange.SlideID) = 283 Then
Set Target = ActivePresentation.Slides.FindBySlideID(279)
MsgBox ("This is the shape with a Card for Linus and target slide " & Target.SlideIndex)
End If
End If

Msgbox doesn't appear in presentation, if a add an errorhandler it always errors. I've tried ActivePresentation.Slides instead of ActiveWindow and various others without success.

[John Wilson]

When you post the same question in multiple forums you should always say so. Otherwise people may be working on an answer that already exists elsewhere.

Cross Post: Referring to objects in running PowerPoint presentation (msofficeforums.com)

[AntonM]

Thank you, sorry, etiquette learned.
I have found out out that the slide information can be gleaned like this....
ActivePresentation.SlideShowWindow.View.Slide.SlideID or .SlideIndex or .SlideNumber.
But not how to do similar during Presentation for a Shape.

[AntonM]

....And I see you have answered in the other forum Thank you. For anyone else looking this is ....Referring to objects in running PowerPoint presentation (msofficeforums.com)