Convert DWG to ODS in C# VB.NET ASP.NET

Add Watermark to Converted ODS in C#

Accurately convert documents (DWG to ODS) exactly as the original file and apply text or image watermarks to the converted document pages using C# .NET.

Create Converter object to convert DWG document
Create new instance of WatermarkOptions class
Specify watermark properties (color, width, text, image etc)
Instantiate the proper ConvertOptions class
Set Watermark property of the ConvertOptions instance
Call Convert method of Converter class instance for conversion to ODS

Source Document Information Extraction

The documents information extraction feature not only allows getting the basic information about the source document file but it also supports extracting some valuable file-format specific information such as project start and end dates of a Microsoft Project file, any printing restrictions on a PDF document, list of folders enclosed in an Outlook data file etc.

Convert popular document file formats on different operating systems such as Windows, Linux or macOS while using platforms such as Windows Azure, Mono and Xamarin.

Convert Password Protected Word to PDF

Password protected document conversion is made easier in .NET. Just add a few lines of C# code to precisely convert a password protected Word document to PDF file without using any external software.

Define Func LoadOptions and set password from document specific load options
Create Converter object to convert Word document
Instantiate PdfConvertOptions class
Call Convert method of Converter class instance for conversion to PDF

Load & Convert Remotely Located Documents

Using Conholdate.Total for .NET – developers can load and convert documents from various remote locations and cloud document storage resources such as Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Blob, FTP, local disk, stream or a simple URL. You just have to specify the method to obtain remotely located document stream and then pass it on to the Converter class as a constructor.

Conholdate.Total for .NET APIs are native to Windows Forms, ASP.NET, WPF, WCF or any type of application based on .NET Framework 2.0 or later.

What is DWG file format?

The DWG file format is a proprietary binary file format used for storing two- and three-dimensional design data and metadata. It is the native format for several CAD packages including AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, Caddie and Open Design Alliance compliant applications. The DWG format is one of the most widely used CAD data formats, as it ensures high accuracy and smooth surface data. DWG files are robust and highly secure, making them suitable for large-scale industry designs. DWG is also used for data exchange between other CAD programs. The DWG file format is based on the Interchange File Format (IFF), which is a file format schema used for storing and exchanging data between applications. IFF contains a number of different file divisions, including a header, a data section, and a description. The header stores information about the DWG file such as the size and type of the file. The data section contains the actual design information, such as shapes, text, layers, and line types. Finally, the description section contains metadata, such as object and entity descriptions, scales and transformation, and document comments. Since DWG is a proprietary format, it requires a special kind of software to open and edit. However, there are several CAD programs that can open and save DWG files. Additionally, several third party applications exist that can convert DWG files to and from other CAD formats. DWG files provide a secure, high-quality platform for engineers, architects, and other professionals to store their design and drawing data. As such, DWG is a valuable asset that ensures accuracy and reliability in the creative industries.

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What is ODS file format?

The ODS file format, short for OpenDocument Spreadsheet, is an open standard file format used for storing spreadsheet data. It is part of the OpenDocument format (ODF) family, which is an international standard for office documents. ODS files are typically associated with spreadsheet software like LibreOffice Calc and Apache OpenOffice Calc.

ODS files store spreadsheet data in a structured manner, including worksheets, cells, formulas, formatting, and other spreadsheet elements. They can contain multiple sheets within a single file, allowing for complex and organized data structures. ODS files are saved in a compressed ZIP archive format, which makes them smaller in size and easier to share or store.

One of the main advantages of the ODS format is its openness and compatibility. Being an open standard, ODS files can be opened and edited by a wide range of spreadsheet applications that support the OpenDocument format. This ensures interoperability between different software and reduces the risk of data loss or format incompatibility.

ODS files offer features similar to proprietary spreadsheet formats, such as XLSX, including support for formulas, charts, conditional formatting, and data validation. They also support exporting to other common formats like CSV, PDF, and HTML.

To create an ODS file, you can use spreadsheet software like LibreOffice Calc or Apache OpenOffice Calc, which provide native support for saving files in the ODS format. To open an ODS file, you can use any spreadsheet software that supports the OpenDocument format or import the file into a compatible application.

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