first did you check google for an html2rtf utility (or html2txt txt2rtf ..). I am certain there is one already written. Next, write a three or four line page in MSWord with a macro and save it as an *.rtf. Open the rtf in notepad and see what you get; now you know what to add.
On Thu, 3 Jan 2002, Michael Vinson wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm a little too deep with a Perl script that converts .htm to .rtf on > the fly. I would like to handle headers, footers, page breaks, etc but > the script is incomplete (although it is open source). There's very > little time or $ left on the job so getting into Crystal Reports or the > like is not really an option. I've read many posts re: this subject but > I'm basically looking for a quick and ease fix to the requirements. > > - generate a screen version of a proposal > - push 'save as word (rtf)' button > - note that slippery cffile/cfcontent/cflocation is worked out > - save/open file ... so far so good > > - I must now insert headers/footers/etc, options are... > -- word macro (template file) > -- learn perl & digest rtf spec by next monday ;) > -- find a better .html->rtf conversion tool in the open source / tag > library world > -- beg for help! > > Finally, my (ideal) choice is to handle this server side ... which will > make the end-user's task easier. Any input appreciated! > Thanks, > > Mike > ______________________________________________________________________ Get Your Own Dedicated Windows 2000 Server PIII 800 / 256 MB RAM / 40 GB HD / 20 GB MO/XFER Instant Activation � $99/Month � Free Setup http://www.pennyhost.com/redirect.cfm?adcode=coldfusionb FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
