Import DOCX files

DOCX is the file format used by Microsoft Word to store documents. The DOCX format does include XML. You can import a DOCX file into Inspire. It is stored as a binary file, like an image. You cannot edit or change the content in Inspire.

Inspire only currently supports DOCX in a limited capacity.

  • After importing a DOCX file, you can view the first two pages in the oxygen editor.
  • There is no component preview in the Components browser.
  • If you want to publish Inspire content as a DOCX file, contact your Vasont salesperson to purchase this feature.

Tips and tricks

Malformed XML isn't imported

If you import an XML that has incorrect syntax or uses illegal character, Inspire no longer imports the XML file as a binary with an InvalidXML file type.

  • If your document does not conform to the XML syntax rules of a Document Type Definition (DTD), XML Schema, or other type of schema that defines the structure of an XML document, you see an error.
  • After Inspire shows you an error, the malformed XML file is skipped.

You can correct the XML errors and try again.

File names must be 100 characters or less

When you create a component in Inspire, you must use a file name of 100 characters or less.

When you export a component, a GUID (globally unique identifier) is added to the file name.

When you import a file back into Inspire, the file name and GUID together must not exceed 200 characters.

If the file name and GUID length exceeds 200 characters, Inspire won't import the file.

Import by dragging. If you want to drag the DOCX file from your computer into Inspire, follow the steps in Import components using drag and drop.

To import DOCX files by browsing:

  1. Click Components.
  2. In the Folders pane, navigate to the folder where you want to store the file you're importing.
  3. Right-click the folder and select Import.
  4. On the Import Components dialog, to complete step 1 of 4:
    1. Click Browse for files.
    2. Select one or more files to import and click Open.
    3. On the Import Components dialog, click Next.
  5. To complete step 2 of 4:
    1. Review the list of files.
    2. The Unzip checkbox is selected for ZIP files, and those files are extracted during the import. If you want ZIP files to remain zipped during the import process and import as a binary file, clear the Unzip option.
    3. Click Next.
  6. To complete step 3 of 4:
    1. Wait for the files to be imported.
  7. To complete step 4 of 4:
    1. Click Finish.

    You see a message that the import process has begun. You'll receive an email when the import completes.

    Inspire either assigns a unique ID to all elements that don't have one, or only to supported elements. This is configured by your administrator.

    If the import fails, you'll receive an email with a list of issues found with the imported files.