Export EMAIL to DOCM via .NET
.NET API to Render EMAIL to DOCM on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Word or Outlook
As a .NET developer, you may need to add EMAIL to DOCM conversion features to your applications. To do this, you can use the powerful file format manipulation APIs provided by Aspose.Total for .NET. Aspose.Total for .NET is a suite of APIs that enables developers to work with a wide range of file formats, including EMAIL and DOCM.
Using Aspose.Email for .NET, you can easily convert EMAIL files to HTML. This API provides a wide range of features, such as the ability to read and write EMAIL messages, convert EMAIL to various formats, and more. It also supports a variety of popular EMAIL clients, such as Microsoft Outlook, Exchange Server, and IMAP.
Once you have converted the EMAIL file to HTML, you can use Aspose.Words for .NET to render the HTML to DOCM. This API provides a comprehensive set of features for working with DOCM files, including the ability to create, edit, and convert DOCM files. It also supports a variety of popular document formats, such as DOC, DOCX, RTF, and HTML.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, you can easily add EMAIL to DOCM conversion features to your applications. Aspose.Email for .NET enables you to convert EMAIL files to HTML, and Aspose.Words for .NET allows you to render HTML to DOCM. With these powerful APIs, you can quickly and easily add EMAIL to DOCM conversion features to your applications.
C# API to Convert EMAIL to DOCM
- Open EMAIL file using MailMessage class
- Convert EMAIL to HTML by using Save method
- Load HTML by using Document class
- Save the document to DOCM format using Save method and set Docm as SaveFormat
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MailMessage message = MailMessage.Load("sourceFile.msg");
// save EMAIL as a HTML
message.Save("HtmlOutput.html", SaveOptions.DefaultHtml);
// load HTML with an instance of Document
Document document = new Document("HtmlOutput.html");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Docm
document.Save("output.docm", SaveFormat.Docm);
Parse EMAIL File via .NET
Before converting EMAIL to DOCM, if you want to make sure that you are converting the correct email, you can load EMAIL document, parse it and have a look at your desired property. By using MapiMessage class of Aspose.Email for .NET API, you can get sender and recipients information. For example, you can check for a specific sender email for the conversion by using SenderName property.
var outlookMessageFile = MapiMessage.FromFile("message.msg");
// check for SenderName
if(outlookMessageFile.SenderName == "John"){
//proceed with conversion process
}
Restrict DOCM Document Editing via .NET
While saving the document from EMAIL to DOCM, you might need to protect your output document. Sometimes you may need to limit the ability to edit a document and only allow certain actions with it. This can be useful to prevent other people from editing sensitive and confidential information in your document. Aspose.Words for .NET API, enables you to control the way you restrict the content using the ProtectionType enumeration parameter. You can set your document to read-only by using the following lines of code.
Document document = new Document("HtmlOutput.html");
// apply document protection and set protection password
doc.Protect(ProtectionType.ReadOnly, "password");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Docm
document.Save("output.docm", SaveFormat.Docm);
Explore EMAIL Conversion Options with .NET
What is EMAIL File Format?
An email file adheres to a specific format that is recognized by email programs. It comprises a header section and a body section, separated by a blank line. The header contains essential information such as the sender’s email address, recipient’s email address, subject of the email, and the date and time it was sent. The body of the email contains the actual message being conveyed. Email files can exist in either plain text or HTML format. However, HTML emails have become more prevalent in recent times due to their ability to incorporate images and other formatting elements.
The header of an email file provides crucial metadata that aids in routing and organizing messages. It allows the email program to identify the sender, recipient, subject, and timestamp. The body section contains the content of the email, which may include text, images, hyperlinks, and other media elements. While plain text emails are simple and accessible across various devices and email clients, HTML emails offer more design flexibility and interactivity.
With the widespread usage of HTML emails, senders can create visually appealing and engaging messages. HTML emails allow for the inclusion of branding elements, formatting styles, and multimedia content, thereby enhancing the overall presentation and user experience.
What is DOCM File Format?
The DOCM file format is an extension used by Microsoft Word to indicate a document that contains macros. Microsoft Word is a widely used word processing program that allows users to create and edit various types of documents. Macros in Word are small programs or scripts that automate repetitive tasks, enhance functionality, or add custom features to documents.
The inclusion of macros in DOCM files enables users to automate tasks within their Word documents, such as performing complex calculations, generating dynamic content, or applying specific formatting. Macros are typically written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), a programming language integrated into Microsoft Office applications.
By using macros, users can streamline their workflow, save time, and increase productivity. They can create personalized templates, automate document formatting, or develop custom solutions tailored to their specific needs. Macros in DOCM files can be accessed and executed by users, providing an interactive and dynamic experience within the document.
It’s important to note that DOCM files can potentially contain malicious macros, as macros can be used to execute harmful actions or spread malware. As a security measure, Microsoft Word applies various security settings to restrict the execution of macros in DOCM files. Users are typically prompted to enable or disable macros when opening a DOCM file from an unknown or untrusted source.
The DOCM format is fully compatible with Microsoft Word and can be opened, edited, and saved using the application. However, compatibility with other word processing software or older versions of Microsoft Word may vary. To ensure compatibility across different platforms, it is advisable to save DOCM files in alternative formats, such as DOCX, which do not support macros.