Export OFT to ODT via .NET
.NET API to Render OFT to ODT on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Word or Outlook
As a .NET developer, you may need to add OFT to ODT 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. Once the conversion is complete, Aspose.Words for .NET can be used to render the HTML into ODT format.
Aspose.Total for .NET is a comprehensive suite of APIs that provides developers with the ability to manipulate a wide range of file formats. It includes APIs for manipulating documents, spreadsheets, images, emails, and more. Aspose.Email for .NET is specifically designed for working with email messages and attachments. It can be used to convert OFT files to HTML, which can then be rendered into ODT format using Aspose.Words for .NET.
Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful API for creating, editing, and converting documents. It can be used to render HTML into ODT format, allowing you to easily convert OFT files to ODT. It also provides a range of features for manipulating documents, such as inserting images, adding text, and formatting.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, you can easily add OFT to ODT conversion features to your applications. Aspose.Email for .NET can be used to convert OFT files to HTML, and Aspose.Words for .NET can be used to render the HTML into ODT format. With these powerful APIs, you can quickly and easily add OFT to ODT conversion features to your applications.
C# API to Convert OFT to ODT
- Open OFT file using MailMessage class
- Convert OFT to HTML by using Save method
- Load HTML by using Document class
- Save the document to ODT format using Save method and set Odt as SaveFormat
Conversion Requirements
Install from command line as nuget install Aspose.Total or via Package Manager Console of Visual Studio with Install-Package Aspose.Total.
Alternatively, get the offline MSI installer or DLLs in a ZIP file from downloads .
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");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Odt
document.Save("output.odt", SaveFormat.Odt);
Parse OFT File via .NET
Before converting OFT to ODT, 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 ODT Document Editing via .NET
While saving the document from OFT to ODT, 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.Odt
document.Save("output.odt", SaveFormat.Odt);
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 ODT File Format?
ODT is a file format used for storing documents in the Open Document Format (ODF). ODT stands for Open Document Text. It is the default file format for word processing documents created by applications such as LibreOffice, OpenOffice, and Apache OpenOffice.
ODT files are based on XML, which is a markup language used for organizing and structuring data. They are designed to be an open and interoperable format, allowing users to create, edit, and share documents across different software applications and platforms.
The ODT format supports a wide range of features and formatting options commonly found in word processing documents. It includes support for text styling, paragraphs, tables, images, hyperlinks, headers and footers, footnotes, and more. ODT files can also contain embedded objects and multimedia elements.
One of the key advantages of the ODT format is its compatibility with different software applications. Users can create an ODT document in one word processing application and open it in another without losing formatting or content. This promotes collaboration and ensures that documents can be accessed and edited by users who may be using different software.
ODT files can be easily converted to other popular document formats, such as Microsoft Word’s DOCX format or PDF, for wider compatibility and sharing purposes. Additionally, the ODT format is designed to be future-proof, allowing for long-term preservation and accessibility of documents.