-------- Original Message -------- From: Manfred J. Krause <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu 15 Mar 2007 09:42:17 EST
> Hi Nomax, *, > > Nomax schrieb: >> Manfred J. Krause a écrit : >>> Nomax wrote: >>>> dorothy kennedy a écrit : >>>>> Hi - Is it possible to open and save Word 2007 documents in >>>>> Openoffice.org? >>>>> I can't seem to find how to do it. [...] >>>> >>>> You can open/save Word 2007 documents in OpenOffice.org 2.1 but you >>>> must install a plug-in first. >>>> You can download it here: >>>> http://download.novell.com/SummaryFree.jsp?buildid=ESrjfdE4U58%7E >>>> Download "odfconverter-1.0.0-2.oxt" if you're using Windows or >>>> "odf-converter-1.0.0-5.i586.rpm" if you're using Linux. >>>> >>>> You'll find installation instructions on this page: >>>> http://www.novell.com/documentation/openwg/esd/di_ooo_openxml_translator.html >>> >>> >>> [...] >>> >>> You are sure? You have tried it out? >>> >>> IMO it doesn't work in general - because it seems, you need the >>> _Novell_ edition of OOo; see system requirements: >>> The OpenOffice.org OpenXML Translator requires the following versions >>> of OpenOffice.org: >>> * OpenOffice.org 2.0.4 or later Novell edition for Windows [...] >>> >>> As I remember, there's a similar notice in a readme file. >>> [...] >> >> I installed it on vanilla OpenOffice.org 2.1 and now have the >> "*Microsoft Word 2007 Document (*.docx)*" option in both "open" and >> "save as" dialogs in Writer. >> I saved as a test document in this format and opened it afterward with >> success. So *yes it works!!!* Unfortunately, I don't have files saved >> in Word 2007 (I know nobody who has Office 2007) so I can't verify >> with a native MS OpenXML document. >> Whatever, don't be afraid to try it. It's not a heavy download and it >> works for me on a standard OpenOffice.org 2.1 so why it wouldn't for you? > > I had installed the .oxt in OOo 2.1 (WinXP) about two(?) weeks ago. > It didn't work and I had cleared it. I'll try it again tomorrow. Don't waste your time, it's still broken :( > The problem: *.docx are not only odd, but also really rare ... ;-) There is a zip file which contains some sample files here: http://openxmldeveloper.org/articles/OpenXMLsamples.aspx > Merci and regards - > Manfred I have tried the .oxt on OOo 2.1.0 (both Novell and "official" editions) under SuSE 10.2 and Windows XP and in all cases it fouls up the "Package Manager". Maybe we should just wait until the developers get it out of alpha and have it ready for beta testing. Dave --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
