Word Document - Convert to PDF

Converts the attached Word document to PDF and saves it as a PDF version in the batch folder.

Remarks

The Convert to PDF command automates the conversion of a Microsoft Word document (or supported related format) to PDF within a Batch Folder.

Workflow

• Extracts the Word document attachment from the batch folder.
• Uses Microsoft Office Interop to open and convert the document to PDF format.
• Attaches the resulting PDF as the PDF version of the document in the batch folder.
• Cleans up all temporary files created during the process.

Supported Scenarios

• Batch normalization of Word documents to PDF for downstream processing, archiving, or export.
• Enables PDF-based extraction, review, or compliance workflows in Grooper.

Error Handling

• If the document is password-protected, a user-friendly error is thrown and the conversion is aborted.
• Requires Microsoft Word to be installed and accessible on the processing machine.

Usage Notes

• Use this command to standardize document formats in batch workflows, especially when downstream activities require PDF input.
• Combine with Content Type and Data Model configuration to extract structured data from the resulting PDF.
• Suitable for document archives, contracts, reports, and any scenario requiring PDF conversion of Word-based content.

See Also

Word Document