PresentationPoint DataPoint Standard Edition is a Microsoft PowerPoint add-in that connects slide elements directly to external data sources. It converts static slides into live, real-time presentations and automated dashboards. It eliminates the need for manual copy-pasting by updating information automatically. Core Functionality
Real-Time Data Refreshing: Updates shapes, text, graphs, and tables instantly when external data changes.
Dynamic Content Linking: Connects text boxes, images, charts, and gauges to specific fields.
Data Scrolling: Displays multiple rows of information sequentially over defined time intervals on one slide.
One-Click Generation: Creates up-to-date static presentations instantly via a snapshot tool.
Mail Merge Tools: Merges data into hundreds of slides to create personalized documents or videos. Supported Data Sources
The software integrates with more than 25 different data source types. These include thousands of providers across various platforms:
Office Documents: Microsoft Excel worksheets and Access databases.
Enterprise Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and Informix.
Web Feeds & Formats: CSV, text files, XML, JSON, and RSS feeds.
Online Platforms: Social media feeds (like Facebook), Salesforce, and Google Calendar.
Live Info Feeds: Live clocks, timers, weather services, and stock market feeds. Typical Applications
Digital Signage: Powering informative notice boards and television screens.
KPI Dashboards: Displaying real-time corporate metrics, revenue charts, and operational statistics.
Automated Reporting: Creating consistent financial or accounting presentation templates that update seamlessly. Licensing & Pricing Model
The tool operates on a subscription-based model. This subscription provides a single license to use the plugin on one Windows computer running Microsoft PowerPoint. Key Standard Edition Limitations
While highly capable for individuals and small teams, the Standard Edition does have specific restrictions: PresentationPoint DataPoint 3.0 Standard edition