PPT97: AutoClipArt Feature Does not Work with ClipGallery 4.0

ID: Q181554

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
• Microsoft Publisher 98

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to insert an AutoClipArt image suggestion in Microsoft PowerPoint 97, you may receive the following error message:

   The search failed because ClipGallery is already running or the image
   is unavailable.

CAUSE

This message appears because AutoClipArt feature was designed to work with ClipGallery 3.0, not ClipGallery 4.0. ClipGallery 4.0 is shipped Publisher 98 and the Small Business Edition version 2.0.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: clips graphics images vector cgm wmf Clipartgallery 98 pub98 mspub98 pub_98 5.00 publisher98 pub5 ms_pub98 mspub ppt97 ppt_97 powerpoint 7.00 powerpt powerpnt

Keywords          : kbgraphic kbinterop kbclip kbbuglist
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Hardware          : x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

Last Reviewed: November 26, 1998