How can I import text data from PDF doc
 

Hi,

Please educate me on how I can import text data from Adobe Reader v.8.0
into an MS Access database.

Do I need the Adobe professional version or some type of specialized tool that is
available for download, etc..

Thank you in advance.

you may try any of the following:
Able2Doc 4.0
http://www.investintech.com/convertpdftodoc.html

Convert PDF to Word, HTML and more
http://www.pdftodocconverterpro.com/

or you may hire someone to compile this source code
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/datab...texport_db.aspx

HTH

Originally Posted by weblord

you may try any of the following: Able2Doc 4.0 http://www.investintech.com/convertpdftodoc.html Convert PDF to Word, HTML and more http://www.pdftodocconverterpro.com/ or you may hire someone to compile this source code http://www.codeproject.com/KB/datab...texport_db.aspx HTH

Do you even know what the OP is talking about? None of those links show how to do as he requested. The first one converts to Microsoft Word format. The second one doesn't convert to a database, and the last one exports a database into PDF, the opposite of what he's trying to do.


dpari: Databases organize data using tables, or some type of format that clearly separates values and organizes them into columns and rows (e.g. CSV or Spreadsheet software) -- PDF documents are usually not in this format, so it isn't really practical to convert the text in them into a database.

Unless, of course, the PDF has the data organized in some way that would fit into a "table" or "database". Is there a particular PDF you need converted, or do you mean just in general?

once in doc you can get it to ms access.

Originally Posted by mholt

Do you even know what the OP is talking about? None of those links show how to do as he requested. The first one converts to Microsoft Word format. The second one doesn't convert to a database, and the last one exports a database into PDF, the opposite of what he's trying to do. dpari: Databases organize data using tables, or some type of format that clearly separates values and organizes them into columns and rows (e.g. CSV or Spreadsheet software) -- PDF documents are usually not in this format, so it isn't really practical to convert the text in them into a database. Unless, of course, the PDF has the data organized in some way that would fit into a "table" or "database". Is there a particular PDF you need converted, or do you mean just in general?

Originally Posted by weblord

once in doc you can get it to ms access.

Only if the data is tabular. And if it is, then it'd be quicker to go straight from PDF to Access anyway using a script. Heck, PHP could do it.

it depends on the .pdf , if you want to share it by pm i can gladly help you.

Originally Posted by dpari

Hi, Please educate me on how I can import text data from Adobe Reader v.8.0 into an MS Access database. Do I need the Adobe professional version or some type of specialized tool that is available for download, etc.. Thank you in advance.

Clarification
 

Hi Matthew,

Initially, I was seeking to import data from PDF to MS Access database but
this will not be the case.

What I am seeking to have done is to take data from a word document and have it imported into an MS Access database that will then present the data after a search query is done.

Would you like for me to send you the word document containing the data in
an email attachment from your website?

Originally Posted by mholt

Do you even know what the OP is talking about? None of those links show how to do as he requested. The first one converts to Microsoft Word format. The second one doesn't convert to a database, and the last one exports a database into PDF, the opposite of what he's trying to do. dpari: Databases organize data using tables, or some type of format that clearly separates values and organizes them into columns and rows (e.g. CSV or Spreadsheet software) -- PDF documents are usually not in this format, so it isn't really practical to convert the text in them into a database. Unless, of course, the PDF has the data organized in some way that would fit into a "table" or "database". Is there a particular PDF you need converted, or do you mean just in general?

Thanks Weblord, I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by weblord

it depends on the .pdf , if you want to share it by pm i can gladly help you.

Originally Posted by dpari

Hi Matthew, Initially, I was seeking to import data from PDF to MS Access database but this will not be the case. What I am seeking to have done is to take data from a word document and have it imported into an MS Access database that will then present the data after a search query is done. Would you like for me to send you the word document containing the data in an email attachment from your website? Thanks Weblord, I appreciate it.

Sure, just send me an email with that attachment or use the site, or both. You pick. :)