Word Document Text Extractor - Overview (O11)

Stable version 1.0.0 (Compatible with OutSystems 11)

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on 25 October 2024

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This asset, Word Document Text Extractor, provides a straightforward way to extract plain text from .docx files directly within OutSystems applications. Using the OpenXML SDK, the service extension reads the document structure to capture and return all text content, preserving the original paragraph formatting. This component is useful for applications that need to handle or process text from Word documents without additional dependencies, as it operates entirely within the OutSystems environment. Ideal for document management systems, data processing workflows, or any application requiring content extraction from Word files, this asset streamlines the integration of document data into your OutSystems applications. Key Features: Extracts text from word files while maintaining paragraph formatting. Operates using the OpenXML SDK, ensuring server-friendly processing without the need for Microsoft Word installations. Simplifies document data handling and enhances automation workflows.

The **Word Document Text Extractor for OutSystems** is a service extension specifically developed to facilitate the extraction of text from `.docx` files within OutSystems applications. Leveraging the OpenXML SDK, this component allows OutSystems developers to seamlessly integrate Word document text extraction functionality without needing third-party software or installations like Microsoft Word.

### Key Features:

1. **Text Extraction with Format Preservation**:

- This extension captures and extracts text from Word files while retaining the original paragraph and line break formatting.

- It reads all paragraphs within the document, ensuring the output mirrors the layout of the content, making it suitable for both simple text processing and more complex document handling.

2. **Server-Friendly Operation**:

- Built on the OpenXML SDK, this extension is optimized for server environments, bypassing the need for Microsoft Word Interop or other software installations.

- It efficiently handles text extraction with minimal resource consumption, making it a reliable choice for document-heavy applications.

3. **Easy Integration with OutSystems**:

- Designed for OutSystems, this extension can be easily used in workflows, custom scripts, or service actions where word file text content needs to be accessed, processed, or displayed.

- Ideal for applications involving content management, document archiving, or any scenario where extracting text from Word documents is required.

### Usage Scenarios:

- **Document Management**: Automate the extraction of document content to populate fields, store text data, or integrate with other modules.

- **Data Processing**: Seamlessly integrate document-based data into applications, workflows, or reporting tools, enhancing automation and reducing manual data entry.

- **Content Analysis**: Enable applications to analyze or search through document content, making this extension valuable in knowledge management, indexing, and information retrieval.

### Technical Details:

- **Input**: Accepts the `.docx` file in binary format.

- **Output**: Returns the extracted text as a string with paragraph breaks.

- **Dependencies**: Uses OpenXML SDK; no additional installations required.

This extension simplifies the process of incorporating Word document data into OutSystems apps, enabling a more streamlined experience for developers and end-users alike.

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License (1.0.0)

BSD-3 license (https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause)

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