Convert OTT to ICS using Python
OTT to ICS conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.
Why to Convert
Converting OTT (Outlook Template) to ICS (iCalendar) format is important for a Python developer who is trying to add a feature within an application. ICS is a standard format for calendar data exchange and is supported by many calendar applications. It is a text-based format and is used to store calendar information such as events, to-dos, and journal entries. OTT is a Microsoft Outlook template format which is used to store Outlook messages, contacts, tasks, calendar items, and other Outlook items. It is not supported by other calendar applications, so it needs to be converted to ICS format.
How Aspose.Total helps for ott to ics 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 includes Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET APIs which makes the conversion of OTT to ICS easy using Python. It is a two step process, firstly load the Word file and render it into HTML via Aspose.Words for Python via .NET . Secondly load the converted HTML using Aspose.Email for Python via .NET and save it into ICS format. The API provides a wide range of features to manipulate the ICS file such as adding events, setting reminders, setting recurrence patterns, and more. It also provides the ability to read and write ICS files from various sources such as streams, strings, and files.
Aspose.Total for Python via .NET is a comprehensive package of APIs that makes it easy for developers to automate the conversion process of OTT to ICS. It provides a wide range of features to manipulate the ICS file and also provides the ability to read and write ICS files from various sources. It is a reliable and efficient solution for developers who are looking to add a feature within an application.
How to Convert OTT to ICS in Python
- Open the source OTT file using Document class
- Call the
savemethod while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your OTT file is converted to HTML at the specified path - Now Load the saved HTML file using MailMessage.load
- Call the save method with relevant file path. So finally the OTT is converted
Conversion Requirements
- For OTT to ICS 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.wordsandpip 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