Transform XPS to DOT via Java
On Premise Java API to Render XPS to DOT without using any third party application
Converting XPS to DOT is a simple two-step process that can be accomplished using the powerful APIs from Aspose.Total for Java. Aspose.PDF for Java is the first step in the process, allowing you to render XPS files to DOC. Once the XPS file is converted to DOC, Aspose.Words for Java can be used to convert the DOC to DOT.
Aspose.Total for Java is a comprehensive suite of APIs that provides developers with the tools they need to create, edit, and manipulate documents in a variety of formats. Aspose.PDF for Java is a powerful PDF manipulation API that allows developers to create, edit, and convert PDF documents. It also provides the ability to render XPS files to DOC.
Aspose.Words for Java is a powerful document processing API that allows developers to create, edit, and convert documents in a variety of formats. It provides the ability to convert DOC files to DOT, making it the perfect companion to Aspose.PDF for Java.
Using Aspose.Total for Java, developers can easily convert XPS to DOT in just two simple steps. First, Aspose.PDF for Java is used to render XPS files to DOC. Then, Aspose.Words for Java is used to convert the DOC to DOT. This makes it easy for developers to quickly and easily convert XPS to DOT.
Java API to Convert XPS to DOT
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You can easily use Aspose.Total for Java directly from a Maven based project and include Aspose.PDF for Java and Aspose.Words for Java in your pom.xml.
Alternatively, you can get a ZIP file from downloads .
// load XPS file with an instance of Document class
Document document = new Document("template.xps");
// save XPS as a DOC
document.save("DocOutput.doc", SaveFormat.DOC);
// load DOC with an instance of Document
Document outputDocument = new com.aspose.words.Document("DocOutput.doc");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.DOT
outputDocument.save("output.dot", SaveFormat.DOT);
Open Password Protected XPS Document via Java
While converting XPS to DOT, even if your document is password protected, you can still open it using PDF Manipulation API Aspose.PDF for Java . In order to open the encrypted file, you need to create a Document object and open the XPS using the owner’s password.
Document document = new Document("input.xps", "password");
// save XPS as a DOC
document.save("DocOutput.doc", SaveFormat.DOC);
Save DOT Document to a Database via Java
While saving your input document to DOT file format, you can also save your document to database instead of a file system. You may need to implement storing and retrieving Document objects to and from a database. This would be necessary if you were implementing any type of content management system. In order to save your DOT to database it is often necessary to serialize the document to obtain a byte array. This can be done using Aspose.Words for Java API. After getting your byte array, you can store it in the database using SQL statement.
public static void StoreToDatabase(Document doc, Connection mConnection) throws Exception {
// create an output stream which uses byte array to save data
ByteArrayOutputStream aout = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
// save the document to byte array
doc.save(aout, SaveFormat.DOT);
// get the byte array from output steam
// the byte array now contains the document
byte[] buffer = aout.toByteArray();
// get the filename from the document.
String fileName = doc.getOriginalFileName();
String filePath = fileName.replace("\\", "\\\\");
// create the SQL command.
String commandString = "INSERT INTO Documents (FileName, FileContent) VALUES('" + filePath + "', '" + buffer + "')";
Statement statement = mConnection.createStatement();
statement.executeUpdate(commandString);
}
Explore XPS Conversion Options with Java
What is XPS File Format?
XPS, short for XML Paper Specification, is a file format created by Microsoft to represent fixed-layout documents. XPS files contain the content and print settings of a document, making them suitable for preserving the layout and appearance of a document across different devices and platforms.
The XPS format is based on XML (eXtensible Markup Language), a widely used markup language for structured data representation. XPS files encapsulate document content, such as text, images, vector graphics, and annotations, in a structured XML format. This enables easy interpretation and rendering of the document’s visual elements.
XPS files are conceptually similar to PDF (Portable Document Format) files in that they both aim to provide a reliable way to present and share documents while preserving their formatting and layout. However, PDF files have gained broader support across different software applications and hardware devices, making them more widely accepted and compatible.
To view and work with XPS files, Microsoft provides an XPS Viewer as part of the Windows operating system. Various third-party applications and tools also offer support for opening, creating, and converting XPS files. However, compared to PDF, the range of software and hardware supporting the XPS format may be more limited.
What is DOT File Format?
The DOT file format is commonly utilized by Microsoft Word and other word processing software for storing documents. While similar to DOC files, DOT files are saved in a distinct format that is incompatible with DOC files. DOT files are saved in a text-based format that can be accessed and modified in any text editor.
To convert a DOT file to a DOC file, there are various methods available. One common approach is to use a word processing program capable of reading DOT files. This involves opening the DOT file in the program and then saving it as a DOC file. Another option is to employ a file conversion tool or online service dedicated to converting DOT files to DOC format.
It’s important to recognize that DOT files are frequently employed as templates in Microsoft Word. These templates serve as a foundation for creating new documents with pre-defined structures, formatting, and content. In some instances, DOT files may also incorporate macros or other customizations. When converting a DOT file to a DOC file, it’s crucial to ensure that any customizations are retained in the converted document.
By understanding the distinction between DOT and DOC files and employing appropriate conversion methods, users can effectively manage and utilize their documents, whether they originate from templates or require file format transformations.