VSX Viewer API for Android - Read Visio XML Stencils

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud reads a VSX stencil and sends back pages in HTML, PDF, JPG or PNG. Servers carry the rendering, so an Android device receives only the finished result and can present Visio shape collections while no Visio software is installed.

VSX is the XML stencil format that Microsoft Visio 2003 through 2010 used for sharing shape libraries. Consultants and IT teams exchanged VSX collections of network gear, flowchart symbols and mapping icons, and many of those libraries are still stored in older projects and documentation sets.

In an Android app, the Java SDK carries out the REST calls. Gradle or Maven fetches it, code samples accompany it, and the API exposes zooming, thumbnails and navigation across pages. Files protected by a password are accepted, and one integration reaches more than 180 document types, modern Visio formats included.

For a one-time check, the free online GroupDocs.Viewer app displays VSX files in any browser. The API Explorer exercises each endpoint in place, and a free trial covers early evaluation.


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VSX Viewer API for Android - Read Visio XML Stencils

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How to view VSX file online

  • Select the file by clicking the VSX App or simply drag & drop a VSX file.
  • Click the Open button to upload and view VSX file.
  • That is all! You can view your VSX document online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an Android app open Visio shape libraries without desktop software?

It can. The device never parses the stencil itself: code built on the Java SDK, fetched by Gradle or Maven, uploads the library and requests a rendered view, and the reply arrives as HTML, PDF, JPG or PNG.

Is there a limit on the number of document views I can generate using GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs offer flexible limits on the number of document views based on your subscription plan. Contact GroupDocs support for more details on view limits.

What document formats does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud support?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF), and more.

I want to create my own app that can view VSX file online?

Check our Cloud SDKs at GitHub if you are looking for the source code to view VSX file format in the Cloud.

What features does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud offer?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud provides various features, such as zooming, paging, searching within documents, text selection, and rendering options. You can render specific pages, generate document thumbnails, or even render documents as images.

Are there SDKs available for GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

Yes, GroupDocs provides SDKs for various programming languages to simplify the integration and utilization of Viewer Cloud APIs in your applications.

What file formats are supported by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs support a wide range of file formats including PDF, Word, Excel, and more.

How can I integrate GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud into my application?

Integration is done through APIs provided by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud. The service offers APIs for different programming languages and platforms, making it convenient for developers to incorporate document viewing capabilities into their applications or websites.

Are there any limitations or usage restrictions with GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud has certain usage limits depending on the subscription plan you choose. These limits may include the number of API requests, document size, or the number of concurrent connections. Its recommended to review the pricing and plans to understand the specific limitations.

How secure is the document viewing process in GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud ensures a secure document viewing process with data encryption, secure protocols, and adherence to data protection standards.

Can I still view VSX stencils from Visio 2003 or 2007?

Yes. GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud renders VSX stencils from Visio 2003 through 2010 to HTML, PDF or images, so old shape libraries stay readable on machines where Visio is absent.

Visio Stencil XML File (VSX) Viewer REST API

View VSX and hundreds of other formats from CAD, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email & eBook

View VSX as HTML5

View VSX as PDF

View VSX as Images like BMP, PNG, JPEG & TIFF

Rotate, reorder & watermark VSX pages

VSX REST APIs are secured and require authentication

View VSX with its attachments

Render VSX files using a single API call

Get VSX document information like page & attachment count as well as properties

Self-host VSX Cloud Viewer Free App

The GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Container Image enables users to self-host GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud for VSX using Docker.

Free Apps support show or hide document comments

API Allows to view and comments embedded inside supported documents types.

Extract document text while rendering in image mode

Our API allows extract text from documents

Zooming functionality

The Viewer Cloud APIs provide zooming capabilities, allowing users to zoom in and out of document pages to view content in more detail or from a broader perspective.

Printing support

Users can print documents directly from the viewer, enabling them to easily generate physical copies of the document content if needed.

Programmatically get list of supported file types.

Use our REST API to get list of 186 supported document types.

Free Apps availability

Users can access and utilize FREE Apps for document viewing and annotation online, providing a convenient and cost-effective solution for accessing and interacting with document content.

Text selection

Users can select, copy, and paste text directly from documents, making it easy to extract and use information from the content.

Flexible Rendering of VSX Documents

GroupDocs.Viewer is a powerful document viewer REST API that allows you to display over 186 document formats in your applications. It allows rendering of VSX for the whole document, page by page or custom range of pages.

Free Alternative to Desktop & Mobile VSX Viewer Apps

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud app does not need any installation or setup to view VSX. You can quickly start using the Viewer App in your browser to view any number of files per day absolutely free of charge.

Free online VSX viewer supports over 186 file formats

The cloud-based viewer API for VSX has the ability to display different document formats quickly, with just a few lines of code. Using the SDK for Android you can find out about the various document formats supported by the SDK.

Show or hide document headers and footers

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs supports rendering of headers and footers.

Minify VSX Output Content

One of the most exciting features of our Cloud-based viewer API for VSX is its ability to minify the output content. Minification removes comments, extra white-spaces, and other unneeded characters without breaking the content structure. As a result, the page becomes smaller in size and loads faster.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud REST API Explorer

The easiest way to try out GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API right away in your browser is by using GroupDocs Cloud Web API explorer, which is a collection of Swagger documentation for the GroupDocs Cloud APIs.It allows you to effortlessly interact and try out every single operation our APIs exposes.

Page navigation

The APIs offer intuitive page navigation features that allow users to navigate through document pages easily and efficiently.

Online document viewing

Users can view documents online without the hassle of downloading them first, providing a convenient and efficient way to access and interact with document content.

Wide range of document format support

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs and FREE Apps support a variety of document formats including PDF, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, image files (PNG, JPEG), and more.

Render VSX files to remote FTP or Cloud storage

Use third-party cloud storage to save your VSX rendered files.

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  • FTP

Integration capabilities

Developers can easily integrate the Viewer Cloud APIs into their applications to enable users to view documents directly within the application interface without the need to download them.

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