Saving User Defined Document Metadata in GroupDocs Comparison for .NET

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will explore how to save user-defined document metadata using GroupDocs Comparison for .NET. Metadata is crucial for organizing and managing documents efficiently. With GroupDocs Comparison, you can easily compare and manipulate metadata to meet your specific requirements.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

1. GroupDocs Comparison for .NET: Download and install GroupDocs Comparison for .NET from here.
2. Development Environment: Make sure you have a suitable development environment such as Visual Studio installed on your system.
3. Source and Target Documents: Prepare the source and target documents that you want to compare and manipulate metadata for.

Import Namespaces

First, import the necessary namespaces to access the functionalities provided by GroupDocs Comparison for .NET.

using System;
using System.IO;
using GroupDocs.Comparison;
using GroupDocs.Comparison.Options;

Step 1: Define Output Directory and File Name

Define the directory where you want to save the compared document and specify the output file name.

string outputDirectory = "Your Document Directory";
string outputFileName = Path.Combine(outputDirectory, "RESULT.docx");

Step 2: Initialize Comparer and Add Documents

Initialize the Comparer object with the source document and add the target document for comparison.

using (Comparer comparer = new Comparer("SOURCE.docx"))
{
    comparer.Add("TARGET.docx");

Step 3: Specify Metadata Options

Specify the metadata options for saving in the compared document. In this example, we set CloneMetadataType to MetadataType.FileAuthor and provide details for FileAuthorMetadata.

SaveOptions saveOptions = new SaveOptions()
{
    CloneMetadataType = MetadataType.FileAuthor,
    FileAuthorMetadata = new FileAuthorMetadata
    {
        Author = "Tom",
        Company = "GroupDocs",
        LastSaveBy = "Jack"
    }
};

Step 4: Compare Documents and Save Metadata

Compare the documents with specified metadata options and save the compared document.

comparer.Compare(outputFileName, saveOptions);

Step 5: Display Success Message

Display a success message indicating that the documents have been compared successfully and the output location.

Console.WriteLine($"\nDocuments compared successfully.\nCheck output in {outputDirectory}.");

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we’ve learned how to save user-defined document metadata using GroupDocs Comparison for .NET. By following these steps, you can efficiently compare documents while preserving and manipulating metadata according to your requirements.

FAQ’s

Can GroupDocs Comparison for .NET handle various document formats?

Yes, GroupDocs Comparison supports a wide range of document formats including DOCX, PDF, PPTX, XLSX, and more.

Is there a free trial available for GroupDocs Comparison for .NET?

Yes, you can access the free trial here.

Can I customize metadata options according to my needs?

Absolutely, GroupDocs Comparison provides flexible options to customize metadata handling during document comparison.

Does GroupDocs Comparison offer technical support?

Yes, you can get technical support from the GroupDocs Comparison forum here.

Where can I purchase a license for GroupDocs Comparison for .NET?

You can purchase a license from the GroupDocs website here.