Powerpoing shape naming

[rahmanji]

Hi,

I am creating a VB application that inserts slided from a pre - defined templates and creates a new pitch. These predefined templates have centain shapes. How can I find out the names of these components with out opening PPTs and How to add text to these.

Please help

[Matt_T_hat]

I believe the code might follow the form of

Dim ctrl As Control
 
For Each ctrl In [location]
    ctrl.BackColor = vbRed
Next

although shapes are not controls so you may need to do slightly differently... any help?