Read from PDF, write to word, and convert attachments to PDF?
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09-07-2018 12:38 AM
Hi,
I got stuck regarding import PDF information to fields and conversion MS office to PDF. To replace a legacy application I am looking for the best practice to initiate PDF read,export and conversion activities from a form.
1/ Import information from a manually populated Smart PDF record to fields in CMDB record.
- Can PDFgenerator be used to import information to records?
- Other methods or applications?
2/ Batch conversion of all or selected MS office attachments uploaded to a Task record in a Custom System Application). functionality could be that all attachments to a record is converted to PDF when a UI action/button is activated. Approximately 20 attachments per task to be converted.So far the options I understand is:
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Cloudservices based: PDF conversion of PPT,Word,Excel, Visio via API with Cloudservices. Suggested applications/services to use?
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Midserver: Conversion files by sending pdf to an application running on midserver and files are sent over and then import via JSON to the records
- Other Options?
3) Export fields from a task record to populate a MS Word template?
I would be grateful for any tips of implemented solutions.How have you implemented above in your applications?
/Ulf
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02-27-2020 03:46 AM
Hi Ulf,
I believe we can assist on the 3 part of your problem. We created an application that gives you the possibility of generating MSOffice files (DOCX, PPTX, XLSX) directly from a form or list. You can then work it outside ServiceNow and save it as a PDF if needed.
May it fits your needs... at least on that part. We have an article with some more information:
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03-05-2020 06:19 AM
Thanks Mário!
I have left the assignment I was working on at that time so the scenario is not relevant anymore. Went to your homepage and now I know where I can find a export to PPT application when I will need one:). Thanks for the comment.
