Merge branch 'hotfix/hotfix-v34.1.29' of https://github.com/syncfusion-content/document-processing-docs into ES-1041967-SpreadsheetEditor

Author: RajClinton26

Document-Processing/Data-Extraction/NET/Extract-Data-in-ASP-NET-Core.md

@@ -30,18 +30,21 @@ To include the Smart Data Extractor library in your ASP.NET Core application, pl
 Step 1: Create a new C# ASP.NET Core Web Application project.
    ![Create ASP.NET Core Web application in Visual Studio](GettingStarted_images/ASPNETCoreProjectCreation.png)
 
-Step 2: In configuration window, name your project and click Next.
+Step 2: In the configuration window, name your project and click Next.
    ![Select Web Application pattern](GettingStarted_images/ASPNETCoreConfiguration.png)
    ![Select version](GettingStarted_images/ASPNETCoreAdditionalInfo.png)
 
 
-Step 3: Install the [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core/) package as reference to your ASP.NET Core applications from [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org/).
+Step 3: Install the [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core/) package as a reference for your ASP.NET Core application from [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org/).
    ![Install SmartDataExtractor .NET Core NuGet package](GettingStarted_images/ASPNETCore_Nuget.png)
 
+Add the input PDF file named **Input.pdf** to the project root directory before running the sample.
+
 Step 4: A default controller named HomeController.cs is added on creation of ASP.NET Core project. Include the following namespaces in that HomeController.cs file.
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
 
+using System.IO;
 using System.Text;
 using System.Diagnostics;
 using Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor;
@@ -71,7 +74,7 @@ Step 6: Add a new action method named `ExtractData` in HomeController.cs and inc
 // Open the input PDF file as a stream.
 using (FileStream stream = new FileStream(Path.GetFullPath("Input.pdf"), FileMode.Open, FileAccess.Read))
 {
-   // Initialize the  Data Extractor.
+   // Initialize the Data Extractor.
    DataExtractor extractor = new DataExtractor();
    // Extract form data as JSON.
    string data = extractor.ExtractDataAsJson(stream);
@@ -149,7 +152,7 @@ Step 6: A default action method named Index will be present in HomeController.cs
 
 {% endhighlight %}
 
-Step 7: Add a new action method named `ExportToJson` in HomeController.cs and include the following code example to extract data as JSON using the DataExtractor (help.syncfusion.com in Bing) class. Then use the **ExtractDataAsJson** method of the DataExtractor object to process the input and export the results in JSON format.
+Step 7: Add a new action method named `ExtractData` in HomeController.cs and include the following code example to extract data as JSON using the [DataExtractor](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/document-processing/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.DataExtractor.html) class. Then use the [ExtractDataAsJson](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/document-processing/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.DataExtractor.html#Syncfusion_SmartDataExtractor_DataExtractor_ExtractDataAsJson_System_IO_Stream_) method of the DataExtractor object to process the input and export the results in JSON format.
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
 

Document-Processing/Data-Extraction/NET/Extract-Data-in-ASP-NET-MVC.md

@@ -21,9 +21,11 @@ Step 2: In the project configuration window, name your project and select Create
 ![Configuration window1](GettingStarted_images/MVC_Data_ProjectCreation.png)   
 ![Configuration window2](GettingStarted_images/CreateASPNetMVCProject_DataExtractor.png)   
 
-Step 3: Install [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.AspNet.Mvc5](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.AspNet.Mvc5)  NuGet package as reference to your .NET application from [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org/).
+Step 3: Install [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.AspNet.Mvc5](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.AspNet.Mvc5) NuGet package as a reference for your ASP.NET MVC application from [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org/).
 ![NuGet package installation](GettingStarted_images/MVC_DataExtractorNuget.png)  
 
+Add the input PDF file named **Input.pdf** to the App_Data folder before running the sample.
+
 Step 4: Include the following namespaces in the HomeController.cs file.
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
@@ -81,4 +83,4 @@ By executing the program, you will get the JSON file as follows.
 ![ASP.NET MVC output JSON document](GettingStarted_images/JSON_Output.png)  
 
 Click [here](https://www.syncfusion.com/document-sdk/net-pdf-data-extraction) to explore the rich set of Syncfusion<sup>&reg;</sup> Data Extraction library features. 
- 
+ 

Document-Processing/Data-Extraction/NET/Extract-Data-in-Blazor.md

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ The Syncfusion<sup>&reg;</sup> Smart Data Extractor is a .NET library used to ex
 **Prerequisites**:
 
 * Install .NET SDK: Ensure that you have the .NET SDK installed on your system. You can download it from the [.NET Downloads page](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download).
-* Install Visual Studio: Download and install Visual Studio from the [official website](https://code.visualstudio.com/download).
+* Install Visual Studio: Download and install Visual Studio from the [official website](https://code.visualstudio.com/download?_exp_download=d53503e735).
 
 
 Step 1: Create a new C# Blazor Web App project.
@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ To **Extract Data from PDF in a Blazor Web App Server**, install [Syncfusion.Sma
 
 ![Install Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core NuGet Package](GettingStarted_images/Blazor_Nuget.png)
 
+Add the input PDF file named **Input.pdf** to the wwwroot folder before running the sample.
+
 Step 3: Create a Razor file named `Home.razor` in the `Pages` folder, which is located inside the `Components` folder.
 
 Add the following directives and service injections in the file
@@ -53,6 +55,7 @@ Add the following directives and service injections in the file
 @page "/"
 @rendermode InteractiveServer
 @using  Extract_Data_Blazor.Services
+@using Microsoft.JSInterop
 @inject ExtractionService extractor
 @inject IJSRuntime JS
 
@@ -112,15 +115,20 @@ Create a new method in the ExtractionService class, and add the following code s
 {% tabs %}
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
-
-using (FileStream stream = new FileStream(@"wwwroot/Input.pdf", FileMode.Open, FileAccess.Read, FileShare.ReadWrite))
+public class ExtractionService
 {
-	// Initialize the Smart Data Extractor
-	DataExtractor extractor = new DataExtractor();
-	// Extract data as JSON string
-	string data = extractor.ExtractDataAsJson(stream);
-	// Return the JSON string
-	return data;
+    public string RunExtraction()
+    {
+        using (FileStream stream = new FileStream(@"wwwroot/Input.pdf", FileMode.Open, FileAccess.Read, FileShare.ReadWrite))
+        {
+            // Initialize the Data Extractor
+            DataExtractor extractor = new DataExtractor();
+            // Extract data as JSON string
+            string data = extractor.ExtractDataAsJson(stream);
+            // Return the JSON string
+            return data;
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 {% endhighlight %}
@@ -158,6 +166,10 @@ Create a new class file named `FileUtils` in the project and add the following c
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
 
+using System;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+using Microsoft.JSInterop;
+
 public static class FileUtils
 {
     public static ValueTask<object> SaveAs(this IJSRuntime js, string filename, byte[] data)
@@ -208,7 +220,7 @@ Add the following JavaScript function in the `App.razor` file located in the roo
 
 Step 11: Add navigation link.
 
-Add the following code snippet to the Navigation menu's Razor file in the `Layout` folder.
+Add the following code snippet to the `NavMenu.razor` file in the `Layout` folder.
 
 {% tabs %}
 
@@ -262,10 +274,12 @@ Step 2: To **Extract Data from PDF in Web app**, install [Syncfusion.SmartDataEx
 * Run the command `dotnet add package Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core` to install the NuGet package.
 
 ```
-dotnet add package Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.NET.Core
+dotnet add package Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core
 
 ```
 
+Add the input PDF file named **Input.pdf** to the wwwroot folder before running the sample.
+
 Step 3: Create a Razor file named `Home.razor` in the `Pages` folder, which is located inside the `Components` folder.
 
 Add the following directives and service injections in the file
@@ -276,6 +290,7 @@ Add the following directives and service injections in the file
 @page "/"
 @rendermode InteractiveServer
 @using  Extract_Data_Blazor.Services
+@using Microsoft.JSInterop
 @inject ExtractionService extractor
 @inject IJSRuntime JS
 
@@ -348,7 +363,7 @@ Create a new method in the ExtractionService class, and add the following code s
 
 using (FileStream stream = new FileStream(@"wwwroot/Input.pdf", FileMode.Open, FileAccess.Read, FileShare.ReadWrite))
 {
-	// Initialize the Smart Data Extractor
+	// Initialize the Data Extractor
 	DataExtractor extractor = new DataExtractor();
 
 	// Extract data as JSON string

Document-Processing/Data-Extraction/NET/Extract-Data-in-Console.md

@@ -26,20 +26,23 @@ Step 1: Create a new C# Console Application project.
 Step 2: Name the project.
 ![Name the application](GettingStarted_images/ConsoleName.png)
 
-Step 3: Install the [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core) NuGet package as reference to your .NET Standard applications from [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org).
+Step 3: Install the [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.Net.Core) NuGet package as a reference for your console application from [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org).
 ![NET Core NuGet package](GettingStarted_images/ConsoleCoreNuget.png)
 
+Add the input PDF file named **Input.pdf** to the project root directory before running the sample.
+
 Step 4: Include the following namespaces in the *Program.cs* file.
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
 
+using System.Text;
 using System.IO;
 using Syncfusion.Pdf.Parsing;
 using Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor;
 
 {% endhighlight %}
 
-Step 5: Include the following code snippet in *Program.cs* to Extract data from an PDF file.
+Step 5: Include the following code snippet in *Program.cs* to extract data from a PDF file.
 
 {% tabs %}
 
@@ -84,7 +87,7 @@ Step 1: Open the terminal (Ctrl+` ) and run the following command to create a ne
 ```
 dotnet new console -n ExtractDataConsoleApp
 ```
-Step 2: Replace ****ExtractDataConsoleApp** with your desired project name.
+Step 2: Replace **ExtractDataConsoleApp** with your desired project name.
 
 Step 3: Navigate to the project directory using the following command
 
@@ -166,13 +169,16 @@ Step 1: Create a new C# Console Application (.NET Framework) project.
 Step 2: Name the project.
 ![Name the application](GettingStarted_images/ConsoleFramework_ProjectName.png)
 
-Step 3: Install the [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.WinForms](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.WinForms/) NuGet package as reference to your .NET Standard applications from [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org).
+Step 3: Install the [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.WinForms](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.WinForms/) NuGet package as a reference for your .NET Framework console application from [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org).
 ![NET Framework NuGet package](GettingStarted_images/ConsoleNuget_DataExtractor.png)
 
+Add the input PDF file named **Input.pdf** to the project root directory before running the sample.
+
 Step 4: Include the following namespaces in the *Program.cs*.
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
 
+using System.Text;
 using System.IO;
 using Syncfusion.Pdf.Parsing;
 using Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor;

Document-Processing/Data-Extraction/NET/Extract-Data-in-MAUI.md

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Step 3: Install the [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.NET](https://www.nuget.org/pa
 
 ![Install Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.NET NuGet package](GettingStarted_images/MAUI_Nuget.png)
 
-N> If you reference Syncfusion<sup>&reg;</sup> assemblies from trial setup or from the NuGet feed, you also have to add "Syncfusion.Licensing" assembly reference and include a license key in your projects. Please refer to this [link](https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/licensing/overview) to know about registering a Syncfusion<sup>&reg;</sup> license key in your application to use our components.
+Add the input PDF file named **Input.pdf** to the project as a MauiAsset before running the sample.
 
 Step 4: Add a new button to the **MainPage.xaml** as shown below.
 
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ Step 5: Include the following namespaces in the **MainPage.xaml.cs** file.
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
 
+using System.IO;
 using System.Text;
 using Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor;
 
@@ -93,13 +94,14 @@ Step 6: Add a new action method **OnExtractDataClicked** in MainPage.xaml.cs and
 
 // Load the input PDF from the app package (include it in the project as a MauiAsset)
 using Stream inputStream = await FileSystem.OpenAppPackageFileAsync(Path.Combine("Data", "Input.pdf"));
-// Initialize Smart Data Extractor
+// Initialize the Data Extractor
 DataExtractor extractor = new DataExtractor();
 // Extract data as JSON string
 string data = extractor.ExtractDataAsJson(inputStream);
 // Save the extracted JSON data into an output file inside the application directory
-string outputPath = Path.Combine(Environment.CurrentDirectory, "Output", "Output.json");
-Directory.CreateDirectory(Path.GetDirectoryName(outputPath));
+string outputDirectory = Path.Combine(FileSystem.AppDataDirectory, "Output");
+Directory.CreateDirectory(outputDirectory);
+string outputPath = Path.Combine(outputDirectory, "Output.json");
 File.WriteAllText(outputPath, data, Encoding.UTF8);
 // Show success message
 await DisplayAlert("Success", $"Extracted data saved to {outputPath}", "OK");
@@ -188,6 +190,7 @@ Step 4: Include the following namespaces in the **MainPage.xaml.cs** file.
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
 
+using System.IO;
 using System.Text;
 using Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor;
 
@@ -203,13 +206,14 @@ Step 5: Add a new action method **OnExtractDataClicked** in MainPage.xaml.cs and
 
 // Load the input PDF from the app package (include it in the project as a MauiAsset)
 using Stream inputStream = await FileSystem.OpenAppPackageFileAsync(Path.Combine("Data", "Input.pdf"));
-// Initialize Smart Data Extractor
+// Initialize the Data Extractor
 DataExtractor extractor = new DataExtractor();
 // Extract data as JSON string
 string data = extractor.ExtractDataAsJson(inputStream);
 // Save the extracted JSON data into an output file inside the application directory
-string outputPath = Path.Combine(Environment.CurrentDirectory, "Output", "Output.json");
-Directory.CreateDirectory(Path.GetDirectoryName(outputPath));
+string outputDirectory = Path.Combine(FileSystem.AppDataDirectory, "Output");
+Directory.CreateDirectory(outputDirectory);
+string outputPath = Path.Combine(outputDirectory, "Output.json");
 File.WriteAllText(outputPath, data, Encoding.UTF8);
 // Show success message
 await DisplayAlert("Success", $"Extracted data saved to {outputPath}", "OK");
@@ -230,4 +234,4 @@ By executing the program, you will get the JSON file as follows.
 
 {% endtabcontent %}
 
-{% endtabcontents %}
+{% endtabcontents %}

Document-Processing/Data-Extraction/NET/Extract-Data-in-WPF.md

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ In the project configuration window, name your project and select Create.
 Step 2: Install the [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.WPF](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.WPF) NuGet package as a reference to your WPF application [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org/).
 ![NuGet package installation](GettingStarted_images/WPF_DataExtractor_Nuget.png)
 
+Add the input PDF file named **Input.pdf** to the project folder before running the sample.
 
 Step 3: Include the following namespaces in the MainWindow.xaml.cs file.
 
@@ -50,7 +51,7 @@ Step 4: Add a new button in MainWindow.xaml to extract data from a PDF document
 
 {% endhighlight %}
 
-Step 5: Add the following code in `ExtractButton_Click` to extract data from a PDF document using the **ExtractDataAsJson**  method in the **DataExtractor** class. The extracted content will be saved as a JSON file 
+Step 5: Add the following code in `ExtractButton_Click` to extract data from a PDF document using the [ExtractDataAsJson](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/document-processing/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.DataExtractor.html#Syncfusion_SmartDataExtractor_DataExtractor_ExtractDataAsJson_System_IO_Stream_) method in the [DataExtractor](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/document-processing/Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.DataExtractor.html) class. The extracted content will be saved as a JSON file.
 
 {% highlight c# tabtitle="C#" %}
 
@@ -72,4 +73,4 @@ A complete working sample can be downloaded from [GitHub](https://github.com/Syn
 By executing the program, you will get the JSON file as follows.
 ![WPF output JSON document](GettingStarted_images/JSON_Output.png) 
 
- Click [here](https://www.syncfusion.com/document-sdk/net-pdf-data-extraction) to explore the rich set of Syncfusion<sup>&reg;</sup>Data Extraction library features.
+Click [here](https://www.syncfusion.com/document-sdk/net-pdf-data-extraction) to explore the rich set of Syncfusion<sup>&reg;</sup> Data Extraction library features.

Document-Processing/Data-Extraction/NET/Extract-Data-in-Windows-Forms.md

@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ Step 3: Install [Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.WinForms](https://www.nuget.org/p
 
 ![Install Syncfusion.SmartDataExtractor.WinForms NuGet package](GettingStarted_images/Winforms_Nuget.png)
 
+Add the input PDF file named **Input.pdf** to the Data folder before running the sample.
+
 Step 4: Include the following namespaces in the **Form1.cs** file.
 
 {% tabs %}
@@ -94,7 +96,7 @@ Step 6: Add the following code in **btnExtract_Click** to extract data from PDF.
 // Load the existing PDF document
 using (FileStream stream = new FileStream(Path.GetFullPath(@"../../Data/Input.pdf"), FileMode.Open, FileAccess.Read))
 {
-    // Initialize the Smart Data Extractor
+    // Initialize the Data Extractor
     DataExtractor extractor = new DataExtractor();
     // Extract data as JSON string
     string data = extractor.ExtractDataAsJson(stream);