Introduction
  Welcome
  What is WordWriter?
  Features and Benefits
  Requirements
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Related Products

Quick Start
  Creating Your First Word File
  Using an Array as a Data Source
  Importing from a Database

Features In Depth
  Creating a WordWriter Template
  Output Options
  Using a Database as a Data Source
  Formatting Merge Fields
  Using WordWriter in ASP

WordWriter Applications
  Generating Multiple Form Letters
  Creating a Calendar

Programmer's Reference (ASP.NET)
 WordTemplate Object
     Open Method
     SetCultureInfo Method
     SetDataSource Method
     GetVersion Method
     Process Method
     Save Method

Programmer's Reference (ASP)
 WordTemplate Object
     Open Method
     SetCultureInfo Method
     SetDataSource Method
     GetVersion Method
     Process Method
     Save Method

Installation
  Quick Installation
  ASP Installation
  Security Considerations

External Links
  WordWriter Home Page
  Technical Support
  SoftArtisans Home Page
  E-mail General Questions
  E-mail Technical Support
  Legal Information

Frequently Asked Questions
  1. What versions of Microsoft Word does WordWriter support?
  2. Does WordWriter support all Microsoft Word features?
  3. What software do I need on my server to run WordWriter?
  4. Does WordWriter include features that are not available in Microsoft Word?
  5. What data sources can WordWriter use?
  6. Can I include more than one data source in a single WordWriter template?
  7. What software do I need to create a WordWriter template?
  8. What software is required on the client to view a WordWriter generated file?
  1. What versions of Microsoft Word does WordWriter support?

    WordWriter supports Microsoft Word 97, 2000, and 2002 (XP).

  2. Does WordWriter support all Microsoft Word features?

    WordWriter supports all Microsoft Word features except:

    • Document encryption - WordWriter cannot open an encrypted Word file.
    • The merge field options Mapped Field, Vertical Formatting, and NumberedItem.

  3. What software do I need on my server to run WordWriter?

  4. Does WordWriter include features that are not available in Microsoft Word?

    Yes. Unlike Microsoft Word, WordWriter can stream a Word File back to the browser. See Output Options.

  5. What data sources can WordWriter use?

    An ADO.NET DataSet, an ADO.NET DataTable, or an array.

  6. Can I include more than one data source in a single WordWriter template?

    No. In WordWriter 1.0, a template can bind to only one data source. A future version of WordWriter will support multiple data sources.

  7. What software do I need to create a WordWriter template?

    A WordWriter template is a Word document that contains merge fields. You can create a WordWriter template using Microsoft Word 97, 2000, or 2002 (XP).

  8. What software is required on the client to view a WordWriter generated file?

    To open a Word file generated by WordWriter, you can use:

    • Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002 (XP).
    • Microsoft's free Word Viewer. The Word Viewer allows the user to view and print Word 97 and 2000 files, but not to modify them.
    • Another application that supports the Word format, such as, StarOffice or OpenOffice for Unix.

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