output data into a word template

Report · Mar 05, 2008

Today we have a skills application. From this application it is possible to generate a CV.
It works by sending data to an RTF template.

But the problem is that it is very difficult to edit the RTF template when new wishes for the design of it arrive.

Now we want to see if there are any alternatives for the RTF template. The main point is that the template should be very easy to edit if new design wishes appears.

We have thought of some kind of Word XML But don’t know if that is possible or how to do it.

Any one that have a solution?

Report · Mar 05, 2008

You might look at a Java based solution for *.doc files
http://www.aspose.com/products/file-format-components/aspose.words-for-.net-and-java/default.aspx
http://poi.apache.org/hwpf/index.html

The newer *.docx format in Word 2007 is a zip file containing folders, xml, and other resources. I have not done any work in the area, but you may be able to create *.docx files using .NET.
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb266220.aspx
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb656295.aspx