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Using values from vb.net app to pupulate Word template

Hi,
I have word template (Path:"c:\Word_template\Template.doc") in which I want to replace merge fields with the values from the text boxes in vb.net desktop application. Here is example:
In word template document I have:
<< First and Last name>>
<< Address>>
<<Postal code>>

In vb.net I have:
Textbox1 containing First and Last name
TextBox2 containing Address
TextBox3 cnatining Postal Code

I tried to find some code on the net which will do I want but with no success... I would appreciate your help a lot in order to provide me with code which will solve my problem...
Additionally, there is merge field in the same word template named << Detailed info>> which I would like to replace with my datagridview from my form in vb.net application... is it possibble and if yes I would appreciate a lot your help once more in order to make it works...

Regards...

cubaman_24

Hello:
Try using an xslt template. It's incredible fast and easy. Also, you won't need to recompile your application if later the document template is modified.
http://weblogs.asp.net/cnagel/archive/2004/09/25/234188.aspx
Best regards.

alsam

ASKER

Hello cubaman 24,

Thank you for your reply...
In the meanwhile I have successfully wrote the vb code which replace my bookmarks in word document and it works OK....
Unfortunatelly I have no idea how to show data in word document reflecting datagridview on the form... Actually I should show data from dataset/datatable in table in word...do you have any idea how to make this working...

Thanks

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