Create MS Word Doc from Java

Hi All,

Can anybody advise me on how to create a MS Word Doc from scratch using some java api?
My requirement is that I have some text, header, footer,lines and tables to be inserted in a document. Some of the text comes dynamically from bean classes.

I checked some previous posts which were mostly on reading a Doc.I also checked some previous posts on OO SDK. But I think it doesn't run as backend server like process, it loads the UI(correct me if I am wrong). I also saw some poi posts but not sure whether the library supports tables, header and footer.
Please advise.

Thanks
Ravi

I think you're right that POI isn't at a point where it can create complex documents from scratch. If you're on Windows, WordApi.exe might be an alternative.

OO should be workable, too. It has an API that lets it be used as a server process.

Check http://faq.javaranch.com/java/AccessingFileFormats for some links regarding OO and WordApi.exe.

Thanks for the info.

I am trying OpenOffice currently. But still not sure if I can create a doc using OO Api in a server box (tomcat) and give it for download in a client browser where there is no OpenOffice.org installed.
In case, if anyone can guide me on how to set it up as a backend process and write code which doesnt open the writer UI when creating a doc file it would be helpful to me a lot.
I am working on the same, In case I figure it out then I shall update the post.

Thanks a lot
Ravi

Hi Ravi,

Have you solved your issue, if you have found a solution in creating a word document please help me.

Thanks a lot,
Vamsi