C# API to Render CGM to MD
Export CGM File to MD via C# without using Microsoft® Excel or Adobe® Acrobat Reader
With Aspose.Total for .NET, converting CGM files to MD (Markdown) format within .NET, C#, ASP.NET, and VB.NET applications becomes effortless. The conversion process involves two simple steps, leveraging the capabilities of Aspose.PDF for .NET and Aspose.Cells for .NET Spreadsheet Programming API.
To begin, using Aspose.PDF for .NET, you can export CGM files to XLSX (Excel) format. Aspose.PDF for .NET provides a powerful API for working with PDF documents and offers comprehensive functionality for seamless CGM to XLSX conversion.
Once you have the XLSX file, the next step involves utilizing Aspose.Cells for .NET. This Spreadsheet Programming API allows you to easily convert XLSX to MD (Markdown) format. Aspose.Cells for .NET offers a wide range of features and tools to manipulate and process Excel files, making the XLSX to MD conversion smooth and efficient.
.NET API to Convert CGM to MD
Conversion Requirements
Install from command line as nuget install Aspose.Total or via Package Manager Console of Visual Studio with Install-Package Aspose.Total.
Two Aspose.Total for .NET child APIs, Aspose.PDF for .NET and Aspose.Cells for .NET will be used.
Alternatively, get the offline MSI installer or DLLs in a ZIP file from downloads .
| // supports PDF, CGM, EPUB, TeX, PCL, PS, SVG, XPS, MD, MHTML, XML, and XSLFO file format | |
| // load PDF as input file format with an instance of Document class | |
| var document = new Document("template.pdf"); | |
| // save document in XLSX format | |
| document.Save("excel_output.xlsx", Aspose.Pdf.SaveFormat.Xlsx); | |
| // load the XLSX file in an instance of Workbook | |
| var book = new Workbook("excel_output.xlsx"); | |
| // supports XLSB, XLSM, XLT, XLTX, XLTM, XLAM, CSV, TSV, TXT, ODS, DIF, MD, SXC, and FODS file format | |
| // save input document as CSV | |
| book.Save("output.csv", Aspose.Cells.SaveFormat.Auto); |
Convert Protected CGM to MD via C#
If your CGM document is password protected, you cannot convert it to MD without the password. Using the API, you can first open the protected document using a valid password and convert it after it. In order to open the encrypted file, you can initialize a new instance of the Document class and pass the filename and password as arguments.
| // supports PDF, CGM, EPUB, TeX, PCL, PS, SVG, XPS, MD, MHTML, XML, and XSLFO input file formats | |
| // open password protected PDF document | |
| Document doc = new Document("input.pdf", "Your@Password"); | |
| // save document in XLSX format | |
| document.Save("excel_output.xlsx", Aspose.Pdf.SaveFormat.Xlsx); | |
| // load the XLSX file in an instance of Workbook | |
| var book = new Workbook("excel_output.xlsx"); | |
| // supports XLSB, XLSM, XLT, XLTX, XLTM, XLAM, CSV, TSV, TXT, ODS, DIF, MD, SXC, and FODS file format | |
| // save input document as CSV | |
| book.Save("output.csv", Aspose.Cells.SaveFormat.Auto); |
Convert CGM File to MD with Watermark via C#
While converting CGM file to MD, you can also add watermark to your output MD file format. In order to add a watermark, you can create a new Workbook object and open the converted XLSX document, select Worksheet via its index, create a Shape and use its AddTextEffect function. After that you can save your XLSX document as MD with Watermark.
| // supports PDF, CGM, EPUB, TeX, PCL, PS, SVG, XPS, MD, MHTML, XML, and XSLFO file format | |
| // load PDF as input file format with an instance of Document class | |
| var document = new Document("template.pdf"); | |
| // save document in XLSX format | |
| document.Save("excel_output.xlsx", Aspose.Pdf.SaveFormat.Xlsx); | |
| // load the XLSX file in an instance of Workbook | |
| var book = new Workbook("excel_output.xlsx"); | |
| // get the first default sheet | |
| var sheet = book.Worksheets[0]; | |
| // add a new shape to ShapesCollection of Worksheet | |
| var wordart = sheet.Shapes.AddTextEffect(Aspose.Cells.Drawing.MsoPresetTextEffect.TextEffect1, | |
| "CONFIDENTIAL", "Arial Black", 50, false, true, 18, 8, 1, 1, 130, 800); | |
| // supports XLSB, XLSM, XLT, XLTX, XLTM, XLAM, CSV, TSV, TXT, ODS, DIF, MD, SXC, and FODS file format | |
| // save input document as CSV | |
| book.Save("output.csv", Aspose.Cells.SaveFormat.Auto); |
Transforming CGM File to MD Programmatically : Use Cases
The conversion of CGM files into Markdown (MD) formats is necessary to unlock the full potential of your writing capabilities. This conversion enables you to:
Use Cases:
- Documenting Technical Information: Convert CGM files to create user manuals, technical guides, and documentation for software applications, hardware devices, and complex systems.
- Sharing Design Concepts: Use Markdown to visualize design concepts, describe product features, and collaborate with stakeholders on design projects.
- Creating Interactive Content: Convert CGM files to create interactive tutorials, simulations, and experiences that showcase products, services, or technical processes.
- Writing Technical Blogs: Use Markdown to write and publish technical blog posts, articles, and guides on various topics such as software development, product management, and industry trends.
- Developing Knowledge Base Articles: Convert CGM files to create comprehensive knowledge base articles, instructional guides, and FAQs for customers, employees, or partners.