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Hi all, I am trying to create a method that allows users to convert a Word document to other kinds of files like PDFs, text files, etc., and that means using Word library and Word components. These need the Office Interop Word Assembly to work and I heard that hosting companies won't install it for you because of the licensing fee and they won't let you install it on their web server unless you sign up for a dedicated server. Are there open source alternatives out there that I can use? Thanks in advance.
modified 17-Sep-12 11:17am.
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Yes, you can use the OpenOffice API for .NET to manipulate Office docs programmatically. I've used it before, and it works.
However, if you do decide to use it, be warned: it's not easy, and it's very poorly documented, not to mention intuitive. But if you do get it working, it's a wonder.
Good luck!
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Sounds like something that would be well worth reading as an article.
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I would actually post it, if I'd remember how to do it. I may be able to dig the source though. Nice idea though, I was actually thinking about an article on automating some stuff, although not Office files. Thanks for the idea! 
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