Convert ICS to DOTM using Python
ICS to DOTM conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.
Why to Convert ICS to DOTM?
ICS (iCalendar) is a widely used format for exchanging calendar information between different applications. It is used to store calendar events, tasks, and other related information. DOTM is a Microsoft Word template file format used to store document templates. It is used to create documents with the same formatting and styles. Converting ICS to DOTM allows users to view calendar events in a more organized and presentable manner.
How Aspose.Total Helps for ICS to DOTM Conversion?
Aspose.Total for Python via .NET is a full package of various APIs dealing different formats including Email, Images and Microsoft Word formats. It provides two APIs, Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET, which can be used to automate the conversion process. It is a two step process, firstly load Email and render it into HTML via Aspose.Email for Python via .NET. Secondly load the converted HTML using Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and save it into respective Word DOTM format. This makes the conversion process easy and efficient. Moreover, the APIs are easy to use and can be integrated into any application with minimal effort.
How to Convert ICS to DOTM 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 DOTM 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
andpip 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