Aspose.Words for Python via .NET 24.7.0 (macOS M1) has been released, and it delivers numerous features and improvements for Python developers to empower their document processing applications.
Modify ActiveX Control Properties
Provide impeccable user experience by delegating better control to modify ActiveX object properties in your documents with the latest Python Words API release. Check out the following Python code sample to learn how to control ActiveX objects on the MacOS M1 platform.
doc = aw.Document(file_name=MY_DIR + 'ActiveX controls.docx')
shape = doc.get_child(aw.NodeType.SHAPE, 0, True).as_shape()
ole_control = shape.ole_format.ole_control.as_forms2_ole_control()
ole_control.fore_color = aspose.pydrawing.Color.from_argb(23, 225, 53)
ole_control.back_color = aspose.pydrawing.Color.from_argb(51, 151, 244)
ole_control.height = 100.54
ole_control.width = 201.06
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Enhance Document Accessibility
Create PDF/UA-2 compliant standardized documents with our Python API and ensure smooth access for all kinds of users, even for those with disabilities.
Upgraded XLSX Export
Aspose.Words for Python via .NET v24.7.0 enables automatic detection of date/time formats and convenient data transfer between documents and spreadsheets on M1 chips. This code sample shows how to use this feature in your Python applications.
doc = aw.Document(file_name=MY_DIR + 'Xlsx DateTime.docx')
save_options = aw.saving.XlsxSaveOptions()
# Specify using datetime format autodetection.
save_options.date_time_parsing_mode = aw.saving.XlsxDateTimeParsingMode.AUTO
doc.save(file_name=ARTIFACTS_DIR + 'XlsxSaveOptions.DateTimeParsingMode.xlsx', save_options=save_options)
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Improved Markdown Export on Mac
Utilize links export feature in Markdown files within your Python word-processing applications using the new LinkExportMode property. This release offers flexibility for immeculate documentation generation. The following code sample illustrates the feature usage.
doc = aw.Document()
builder = aw.DocumentBuilder(doc)
builder.insert_shape(aw.drawing.ShapeType.BALLOON, 100, 100)
# Image will be written as reference:
# ![ref1]
#
# [ref1]: aw_ref.001.png
save_options = aw.saving.MarkdownSaveOptions()
save_options.link_export_mode = aw.saving.MarkdownLinkExportMode.REFERENCE
doc.save(ARTIFACTS_DIR + "MarkdownSaveOptions.LinkExportMode.Reference.md", save_options)
# Image will be written as inline:
# 
save_options.link_export_mode = aw.saving.MarkdownLinkExportMode.INLINE
doc.save(ARTIFACTS_DIR + "MarkdownSaveOptions.LinkExportMode.Inline.md", save_options)
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Supercharge your documents by implementing advanced form functionalities and managing the ActiveX radio button and checkbox controls. These code samples illustrate how to work with radio buttons and checkboxes, respectively, on your Apple Mac.
doc = aw.Document(file_name=MY_DIR + 'Radio buttons.docx')
shape1 = doc.get_child(aw.NodeType.SHAPE, 0, True).as_shape()
option_button1 = shape1.ole_format.ole_control.as_option_button_control()
# Deselect selected first item.
option_button1.selected = False
shape2 = doc.get_child(aw.NodeType.SHAPE, 1, True).as_shape()
option_button2 = shape2.ole_format.ole_control.as_option_button_control()
# Select second option button.
option_button2.selected = True
doc.save(file_name=ARTIFACTS_DIR + 'Shape.SelectRadioControl.docx')
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doc = aw.Document(file_name=MY_DIR + 'ActiveX controls.docx')
shape = doc.get_child(aw.NodeType.SHAPE, 0, True).as_shape()
check_box_control = shape.ole_format.ole_control.as_check_box_control()
check_box_control.checked = True
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Create List Number Styles
Design new numbering styles for various list levels and apply better control over the visual appearance of numbered lists, as illustrated in this Python coding snippet.
doc = aw.Document(file_name=MY_DIR + 'List with leading zero.docx')
doc.update_list_labels()
paras = doc.first_section.body.paragraphs
self.assertEqual('001.', paras[0].list_label.label_string)
self.assertEqual('0001.', paras[1].list_label.label_string)
self.assertEqual('0002.', paras[2].list_label.label_string)
paras[1].list_format.list_level.custom_number_style_format = '001, 002, 003, ...'
doc.update_list_labels()
self.assertEqual('001.', paras[0].list_label.label_string)
self.assertEqual('001.', paras[1].list_label.label_string)
self.assertEqual('002.', paras[2].list_label.label_string)
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Add Custom Chart Data Labels
Set the orientation and rotation of data labels for more appealing presentations using Aspos.Words for Python via .NET 24.7.0 release. Here is how you can use this functionality in your applications.
doc = aw.Document()
builder = aw.DocumentBuilder(doc)
shape = builder.insert_chart(chart_type=aw.drawing.charts.ChartType.COLUMN, width=432, height=252)
series = shape.chart.series[0]
data_labels = series.data_labels
# Show data labels.
series.has_data_labels = True
data_labels.show_value = True
data_labels.show_category_name = True
# Define data label shape.
data_labels.format.shape_type = aw.drawing.charts.ChartShapeType.UP_ARROW
data_labels.format.stroke.fill.solid(aspose.pydrawing.Color.dark_blue)
# Set data label orientation and rotation for the entire series.
data_labels.orientation = aw.drawing.ShapeTextOrientation.VERTICAL_FAR_EAST
data_labels.rotation = -45
# Change orientation and rotation of the first data label.
data_labels[0].orientation = aw.drawing.ShapeTextOrientation.HORIZONTAL
data_labels[0].rotation = 45
doc.save(file_name=ARTIFACTS_DIR + 'Charts.LabelOrientationRotation.docx')
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You can view the list of all new features, enhancements, and bug fixes introduced in this release by visiting Aspose.Words for Python via .NET 24.7.0 Release Notes.