Sharepoint 2010 includes the ability to convert various Word file formats. There is still a need to know XML as the object model in Word isn’t fully translated, so modifying the file using OpenXML is a requirement.
Word Automation Services
Have you ever wanted to convert .docx files into PDF? We've heard from many customers trying to perform server side conversions of Open XML files (.docx) into fixed formats (PDF and XPS) using the Word desktop application, and that's what motivated us to create Word Automation Services.
As a component of SharePoint 2010, Word Automation Services allows you to perform file operations on the server that previously required automating desktop Word:
- Converting between document formats (e.g. DOC to DOCX)
- Converting to fixed formats (e.g. PDF or XPS)
- Updating fields
- Importing "alternate format chunks"
- Etc.
The Microsoft Office Word Team's Blog : Introducing Word Automation Services
It is amazing that Office Server automation is just now starting to incorporate these types of operations. I have been building Office server automation solutions since the mid ‘90s, and the largest gap has been to “get rid of Office on the server”. With highly-customized reporting needs, this challenge isn’t easily met without 3rd-party tools.
Server-side Office is coming with Sharepoint 2010.
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