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the decision wheel (software)

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October 10, 2018, 00:34

hello everyone,

i am looking for software for a MacBook Pro of the type "DECISION WHEEL", i.e., a virtual wheel where different items or "labels" can be entered and, through a random rotation activated by pressing a "button", one is selected (only one label per rotation). I need it because, with PowerPoint, I am trying to invent a board game for my students to make the discussion of music theory less boring; and the decision wheel is needed, precisely, to select one topic at a time; I could find other solutions, certainly; but the wheel creates that minimum amount of suspense, especially if it is projected on a large screen. I have found several smartphone applications and they are all very good; but I would prefer to have software (even paid, if necessary) installed on the computer. thank you and happy music

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October 14, 2018, 16:42

If I'm not mistaken, you can do it directly in PowerPoint by inserting a button paired with the random function.

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October 14, 2018, 16:46

Anyway... Mac or PC?

(it could be nice to even use the "original" graphical interface... but you would need at least 37 (or 38) topics; perhaps classifying them into two "families" and pairing them with red and black. You would be left with green)

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October 14, 2018, 20:10

interesting, Bit, thanks! I didn't know PowerPoint had this function... now I'll tinker with it a bit!

anyway, I use the MacBook Pro

P.S. what do you mean by original graphical interface?

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October 21, 2018, 07:28

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October 23, 2018, 00:43

I've tinkered so much, God only knows how much.... but on PowerPoint, the random function, just, I couldn't find it!

Bit, I am eagerly awaiting another one of your tips! thanks 1000, for now!

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October 23, 2018, 20:29

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n17aOirDOUw

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October 23, 2018, 20:32

http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/vbasamples.html

This is the code to jump to a random slide within a given range. Give an action button an action of Run > Macro > randjump to use it.

To generate the random number use this formula:

Number =Int((highest number in range - one less that lowest number)*rnd + lowest number in range)

eg For a number between 4 and 10

number = Int(10-3)*rnd+4) ---OR -- Int(7*rnd +4)

So here's the code to jump to a random slide between 4 and 10

Sub randjump()

randomize

Dim Inum As Integer

Inum = Int(7 * Rnd + 4)

ActivePresentation.SlideShowWindow.View.GotoSlide (Inum)

End Sub

http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/vbasamples.html

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October 23, 2018, 20:32

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/msoffice_powerpoint-mso_other/how-to-display-powerpoint-slides-in-random-order/6dc9e7e6-a025-4f13-869c-1bddd9d42a43

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/msoffice_powerpoint-mso_other/how-to-display-powerpoint-slides-in-random-order/6dc9e7e6-a025-4f13-869c-1bddd9d42a43

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October 23, 2018, 20:32

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2010-powerpoint/how-can-i-create-a-random-powerpoint-slide-show/d1eb36fa-ebe8-4d15-ae42-207191a73466

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2010-powerpoint/how-can-i-create-a-random-powerpoint-slide-show/d1eb36fa-ebe8-4d15-ae42-207191a73466

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