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Re: (pdf,ps,dvi) -->> (rtf, doc) What's the best route?



On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 05:31:50 -0500
Antonio Rodr <arodriguez31@cfl.rr.com> wrote:

> I am trying to convert some pure text pdf file of a spanish text to
> doc for a friend, (he needs to annotate it) but I can't find the rut. 
> I've tried several ways, but I am stucked either way at the same spot:
> 1. pstptext, open with abiword, save as doc.
> 2. open pdf with xpdf, highlight text and middle button to open
> abiword. Well, in both cases the problem is the existence of accented
> letters and other non english characters in the text. 
> All ideas are welcome (except screw doc, I wish I could, but have to
> do it)

The second way doesn't work at all, after saving as doc and reopening, pure crap shows up.
The only valid to explore would be pstotex, with conservation of accented letters and other signs.



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