Export OFT to FLATOPC via .NET
.NET API to Render OFT to FLATOPC on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Word or Outlook
As a .NET developer, you may need to add OFT to FLATOPC conversion features to your applications. To do this, you can use the powerful file format manipulation APIs provided by Aspose.Total for .NET. Aspose.Email for .NET is the perfect tool for converting OFT files to HTML. After that, Aspose.Words for .NET can be used to render HTML to FLATOPC.
Aspose.Total for .NET is a comprehensive suite of APIs that enables developers to work with a wide range of file formats, including Microsoft Office, PDF, HTML, and more. It provides a comprehensive set of features for manipulating and converting file formats. Aspose.Email for .NET is a powerful API that enables developers to convert OFT files to HTML. It provides a range of features for manipulating and converting OFT files, including the ability to convert OFT to HTML.
Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful API that enables developers to render HTML to FLATOPC. It provides a range of features for manipulating and converting HTML, including the ability to render HTML to FLATOPC. It also provides a range of features for manipulating and converting other file formats, such as Microsoft Office, PDF, and more.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, Aspose.Email for .NET, and Aspose.Words for .NET, you can easily add OFT to FLATOPC conversion features to your applications. These powerful APIs provide a comprehensive set of features for manipulating and converting file formats, enabling you to quickly and easily add OFT to FLATOPC conversion features to your applications.
C# API to Convert OFT to FLATOPC
- Open OFT file using MailMessage class
- Convert OFT to HTML by using Save method
- Load HTML by using Document class
- Save the document to FLATOPC format using Save method and set FlatOpc as SaveFormat
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MailMessage message = MailMessage.Load("sourceFile.oft");
// save OFT as a HTML
message.Save("HtmlOutput.html", SaveOptions.DefaultHtml);
// load HTML with an instance of Document
Document document = new Document("HtmlOutput.html");
document.Save("output.flatopc", SaveFormat.FlatOpc);
Parse OFT File via .NET
Before converting OFT to FLATOPC, if you want to make sure that you are converting the correct email, you can load OFT 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.oft");
// check for SenderName
if(outlookMessageFile.SenderName == "John"){
//proceed with conversion process
}
Restrict FLATOPC Document Editing via .NET
While saving the document from OFT to FLATOPC, 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");
document.Save("output.flatopc", SaveFormat.FlatOpc);
Explore OFT Conversion Options with .NET
What is OFT File Format?
The OFT file format is associated with Microsoft Outlook and is used for creating email message templates. OFT stands for Outlook Form Template. It is a file format that allows users to design and save pre-formatted email templates with specific layouts, formatting, and content.
OFT files are typically used when users want to create consistent and standardized email messages for repetitive tasks or common communications. They can include placeholders for variables such as recipient names or subject lines, making it easier to personalize the template for individual recipients.
When an OFT file is opened in Microsoft Outlook, it creates a new email message based on the template design. Users can then customize the content, add or remove recipients, and make any necessary modifications before sending the email.
OFT files are particularly useful for businesses or individuals who frequently send similar types of emails, such as newsletters, announcements, or responses to common inquiries. By using OFT templates, users can save time and ensure consistency in their email communications.
It’s important to note that OFT files can only be opened and used with Microsoft Outlook. Other email clients or applications may not support this file format. Additionally, when sharing OFT templates with others, it is essential to ensure that they are using Microsoft Outlook to utilize the template properly.
What is FLATOPC File Format?
The FLATOPC format is an XML-based file format specifically used by Microsoft Word 2003 and later versions. It serves as a compressed variant of the WordprocessingML format, aiming to improve efficiency in terms of storage and transmission. By utilizing compression techniques, FLATOPC files are designed to occupy less space while maintaining the essential content of the document.
FLATOPC format finds its application not only in Microsoft Word but also in other related software. For instance, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, a program dedicated to viewing Word documents, supports the FLATOPC format. Additionally, Microsoft Office Word for the web, the online version of Microsoft Word, also employs the FLATOPC format for document storage and processing.
The XML-based nature of the FLATOPC format enables structured representation of the document’s content, formatting, and other relevant information. It provides a standardized and machine-readable format that allows for easy parsing and manipulation of Word documents.