Reading values from a Word document...

[Stu]

Hi,

I have a web app that needs to receive freight booking in MS Word format.
There are a number of tables in the docs that contain the relevant data
(origin/destination etc.).

Can someone please point me in the right direction for the most reliable way
of doing this.

Also, do I need Word installed on the server or can I get away with a few
ddl's / runtime files?

Thanks in advance,

Stu

 

[Ken Cox [Microsoft MVP]]

Hi Stu,

You need a third-party component like this one. You won't need Word on the
server.

http://officewriter.softartisans.com/officewriter-186.aspx

Some people try to automate Word on the server, but since you said
"reliable" that wouldn't fit.

Ken
Microsoft MVP [ASP.NET]

 

[Stu]

Holy crap - US $1,495.00!!!! You could run a dedicated server with office on
for that money!

Aspose looks much better for only $495 - about the same as a copy of office.

Thanks for the pointer anyway.

Stu

Hi Stu,

You need a third-party component like this one. You won't need Word on the
server.

http://officewriter.softartisans.com/officewriter-186.aspx

Some people try to automate Word on the server, but since you said
"reliable" that wouldn't fit.

Ken
Microsoft MVP [ASP.NET]

Hi,

I have a web app that needs to receive freight booking in MS Word format.
There are a number of tables in the docs that contain the relevant data
(origin/destination etc.).

Can someone please point me in the right direction for the most reliable
way of doing this.

Also, do I need Word installed on the server or can I get away with a few
ddl's / runtime files?

Thanks in advance,

Stu