PowerPoint files momentarily show the first slide when slides are selected out of order

 Applicable SongShow Plus Versions:   
This article applies to all versions of SongShow Plus.

 * Updates correcting this issue may be available. Ensure that you are using the most current build of SongShow Plus from the Download page before proceeding. *

UPDATE: Before proceeding, review the updates to Microsoft PowerPoint use in SongShow Plus found here.

Symptom:
when a PowerPoint file is added to the program and you choose a slide from the middle of the PowerPoint file to display first,  the slide at the beginning of the slideshow always displays first briefly before showing the selected slide.

Possible Cause:
The exact root cause is unknown however while investigating it was determined that this behavior has existed for some time, appearing in Version 7 as well as version 8.  While this may not be the desired behavior it does appear to be the expected behavior for now.  This also seems to occur with several versions of PowerPoint.

Preferred Solution:
Convert the PowerPoint slideshow to a SongShow Plus slideshow.  

Possible Solution:
Re-order the slides on the PowerPoint to place the one to be displayed first at the beginning.  This can be done by editing the PowerPoint file.

If this article does not resolve the issue, contact the Support Team.

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