Used Microsoft Developer Support OLE File Property Reader 2.1 Sample (KB 224351) for Windows?


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This sample demonstrates using the IPropertyStorage interface to read and write properties for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio files. It works independently of the application that created the file.
  • Pros

    • Uses IPropertyStorage interface to manage document properties.
    • Reads and writes properties for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
    • Operates independent of the creating Office application.
    • Provides a ready-to-use binary COM component.
    • Source code supports managed code and scripting environments.
  • Cons

    • Limited to specific Office file types mentioned in the description.
    • Does not specify support for modern Office Open XML formats.
    • Primarily offered as a developer sample and component source code.

Used Microsoft Developer Support OLE File Property Reader 2.1 Sample (KB 224351) for Windows?


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Release
Latest update
Version
2.1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows Vista
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Windows 2000/XP/Vista
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Learn how to read and write document properties using IPropertyStorage interface.

The Microsoft Developer Support OLE File Property Reader 2.1 Sample demonstrates how to use the IPropertyStrorage interface to read and write document properties of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Visio files, independent of the application that created the file.

The sample includes a binary COM component and the component source code, which developers working in managed code (VB.NET or C#) or scripting languages (VBScript, JScript, ASP) can use to better enhance their ability to index, search, organize or edit the properties of Office files from custom projects. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.


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