Convert ICS to DOT using Python

ICS to DOT conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.

 

Why to Convert ICS to DOT?

Python developers often need to convert ICS (iCalendar) files to DOT (Microsoft Word) format. ICS files are used to store calendar information, such as events, meetings, and appointments, and are commonly used by email and calendar applications. DOT files, on the other hand, are used to store documents created in Microsoft Word. Converting ICS files to DOT format allows users to view and edit calendar information in a more user-friendly format.

How Aspose.Total Helps for ICS to DOT Conversion?

Aspose.Total for Python via .NET is a comprehensive package of APIs that can help developers automate the conversion process. It includes Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET, which are specifically designed to convert ICS files to DOT format. The conversion process is a two-step process. First, the ICS file is loaded and rendered into HTML using Aspose.Email for Python via .NET. Then, the HTML is loaded using Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and saved into the respective Word DOT format. This makes the conversion process quick and easy for Python developers.

How to Convert ICS to DOT in Python

  • Open the source ICS file using MailMessage.load class
  • Call the save method while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your ICS file is converted to HTML at the specified path
  • Now Load the saved HTML file using Document
  • Call the save method with relevant file path. So finally the ICS is converted

Conversion Requirements

  • For ICS to DOT conversion, Python 3.5 or later is required
  • Reference APIs within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Words and Aspose.Email )
  • Or use the following pip command pip install aspose.words and pip install Aspose.Email-for-Python-via-NET
  • Moreover, Microsoft Windows or Linux based OS (see more for Words and Email ) and for Linux check additional requirements for gcc and libpython and follow step by step instructions INSTALL
 

Save ICS To DOT in Python

import aspose.words as aw
msg= MailMessage.load(dir + "msgtemplate.msg")
msg.save("htmloutput.html", SaveOptions.default_html)
doc = aw.Document("htmloutput.html")
doc.save("emailtoword.docx")
 

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