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Legacy .doc Support

Picaro can import older .doc files through a compatibility flow powered by LibreOffice.

How it works

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Unlike .docx files which Picaro reads directly, .doc files require conversion. Picaro uses LibreOffice in the background to convert .doc files to a format it can process.

Setup

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Install LibreOffice

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  1. Download LibreOffice from libreoffice.org
  2. Install it on your system
  3. Note the installation path

Configure LibreOffice path in Picaro

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  1. Open Settings
  2. Find the LibreOffice path field
  3. Enter the path to your LibreOffice installation

Typical paths:

Operating SystemDefault path
macOS/Applications/LibreOffice.app
WindowsC:\Program Files\LibreOffice
Linux/usr/lib/libreoffice

Importing .doc files

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  1. Click Import Template
  2. Select a .doc file
  3. Picaro converts it using LibreOffice
  4. The template is processed like any .docx import

Limitations

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  • Import may be slower than .docx due to conversion
  • Complex formatting may not convert perfectly
  • Embedded macros are not supported
  • OLE objects may not transfer

Tips

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  • If possible, save your .doc files as .docx before importing
  • Test a simple document first to verify the conversion works
  • Check the preview after import to ensure formatting is correct

Next steps

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