Re: Generating to a Word File from Source Comments

On Wed, 4 Apr 2001, Pantzopoulos, Mike wrote:
>
> In essence, how do I create a file to the IFS in a basic WORD (.doc) format?
> Any manuals/redbooks I can refer to? Do I just put it out as a simple text
> file and then run some other convertor over it? 
> 

I could give you an example of writing a file into the IFS from RPG IV,
but I haven't actaually tried it in CL.  

As for WORD (.doc) format, this is a proprietary format used by Microsoft,
and really has very little to do with the AS/400.  I wouldn't expect to be
able to find info on creating files in WORD format in an IBM book.

You could try searching the internet, I imagine you'd find some info
there.  You might also look at www.microsoft.com -- but if you're like
me you'll have a hard time finding what you want there :)

A better (IMHO) solution is to use a format thats not proprietary.  If
plain text will work, use that -- its a lot easier.  If not, maybe HTML?
If HTML is still too limited, PDF might be an option.



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