Direct Access to Word document from Java

[Paul Reedman]

Hi,

I have a problem - I need to update data in a table which exists in a MS Word document. (from Java)

I know about the Apache POI project, however it says that the MS Word interface is very immature.

I am wondering if anyone else has tried this and if so what API or tool did they use.

Thanks

Paul Reedman

[William Brogden]

Can you get the Word Document in RTF format? That is supposed to be easier to interpret.
Bill

[Paul Reedman]

Yes that might be possible.

Anyone know if (or where) the RTF format is documented..?

[William Brogden]

This Wikipedia entry is a good starting place.

[Ulf Dittmer]

I've got one word for ya: Wotsit

You might use one of the Java parser generators for which an RTF grammar exists instead of rolling your own. Check out JavaCC, SableCC and Antlr.

[Pradeep Kadambar]

Look for the Jacob Project in sourceforge. This will allow bridging between java and COM objects.

It can be used to create, modify and save word, RTF documents.