C# API to Render CGM to TXT
Export CGM File to TXT via C# without using Microsoft® Excel or Adobe® Acrobat Reader
With Aspose.Total for .NET, converting CGM files to TXT format within .NET, C#, ASP.NET, and VB.NET applications is made easy. The process involves two simple steps using the powerful capabilities of Aspose.PDF for .NET and Aspose.Cells for .NET Spreadsheet Programming API.
Firstly, using Aspose.PDF for .NET, you can export CGM files to XLSX (Excel) format. Aspose.PDF for .NET provides a robust API for working with PDF documents, allowing seamless CGM to XLSX conversion.
Next, by leveraging Aspose.Cells for .NET, the Spreadsheet Programming API, you can easily convert the XLSX file to TXT format. Aspose.Cells for .NET offers a comprehensive range of features and tools to manipulate Excel files, facilitating efficient XLSX to TXT conversion.
.NET API to Convert CGM to TXT
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 .
Convert Protected CGM to TXT via C#
If your CGM document is password protected, you cannot convert it to TXT 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.
Convert CGM File to TXT with Watermark via C#
While converting CGM file to TXT, you can also add watermark to your output TXT 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 TXT with Watermark.
Explore CGM Conversion Options with .NET
What is CGM File Format?
A Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) is a file format for 2D vector graphics, raster graphics, and text, and is defined by ISO/IEC 8632. CGM files may contain 2D vector graphics, raster graphics, and text. All aspects of the graphics can be stored, including color palettes, line widths, fonts, and text size and location. CGM files usually have a .cgm filename extension, but they may also use .cgi, .cgmz, or .cgz.CGM is a platform-independent file format, meaning that it can be used on any type of computer, regardless of the operating system. CGM files are often used for vector graphics because they can be scaled without losing quality. CGM files are also used for technical drawings, such as engineering diagrams, because they can be accurately printed at any size.CGM files can be created by a wide variety of software programs, including vector graphics editors, CAD programs, and word processors. Many programs that can export to CGM format also support importing CGM files.
What is TXT File Format?
A TXT (text) file is indeed a plain text file format used for storing and exchanging text-based information without any formatting or layout. It is a simple and widely supported file format that consists of a sequence of characters without any specific structure or metadata.
TXT files are commonly used for various purposes, such as creating and sharing documents, taking notes, writing memos, and storing configuration and log files. They are particularly useful for storing data that can be easily read and processed by computers or software programs, as they contain unformatted text.
One of the advantages of TXT files is their universal accessibility. They are supported by virtually all operating systems and applications, making them easy to open and view on different platforms. TXT files can be created and edited using any text editor, ranging from basic options like Notepad to more advanced ones like Sublime Text or Vim.
Due to their simplicity, TXT files have small file sizes compared to other file formats that include formatting or embedded objects like images or tables. This makes TXT files efficient for exchanging large amounts of text-based data, such as email messages or code snippets.