Aether's 'Rolling Update' capabilities allow you to take any existing PowerPoint presentation and update it with a new source of data.
Prepare the PowerPoint file that you'd like to update.
Upload the source information with the new data series into the Aether source library.
Create a new 'Update' output.
Please note: Rolling Update is in beta mode and the Aether team is happy to help you with tests and tweaks to refine your output. Send us a message at help@theaether.co
Prepare your Powerpoint for update
Aether's Rolling Update can update native charts, tables and text that are editable in a PowerPoint file. Aether will update the charts, tables and text with your new data and keep all other formatting, font and images the same.
Aether cannot update .pdf files or images pasted into PowerPoint slides (for example screenshots of charts, tables, infographics etc).
Upload your new source data
Upload the new source data you would like to merge with your existing PowerPoint into your Aether source library.
Ensure the source data file is formatted cleanly with the same headings and units of measurements that are present in the PowerPoint file so that Aether can make an accurate match.
See best practices for preparing spreadsheet data to ensure Aether can read your data accurately.
Create a new output
Navigate to Create Output on the left navigation bar.
Choose the 'Update' output type
Give your file a name
Upload your existing PowerPoint file.
Write a prompt to describe the update.
In your prompt you can use natural language to describe your update. For example, you could ask Aether to use 'pink font' for your updates so you can track changes.
Prompt template for your piece
Copy and paste the prompt below and customise the text in [CAPITALS] for your own Update output:
Update this report with the [DATE and TOPIC] data.
Use pink font for all updated text and numbers.
Do not update slides [# and #].
Change the title of the report to say [TITLE].
Inspect sources and export your completed file
Once the Rolling Update has generated you can refine, review and export your piece as per usual.
Need more help?
The Aether team is here to help you with your Rolling Update. Send us a message at help@theaether.co