Open password protected file via command line

[arjereza]

Hi,

Been trying to look at the list command line arguments in opening a Calc file in Libreoffice through command line but I could not find an argument for opening a password protected file. Can anyone tell me if this is possible and if so how to do this?

Thanks.

[librebel]

Hello @arjereza,

Such a password parameter does not currently exist for the command line. I think that this is for safety reasons to ensure that the password is manually entered into the Password Dialog when the file opens.

With Regards, lib

[arjereza]

Thanks for the response. Just wanted to be sure had a hunch it was not implemented due to security.

[jimk]

Write a macro that calls loadComponentFromURL with property Password. There is an explanation at Handling Documents - Apache OpenOffice Wiki.

Then call the macro from the command line, as for example How to run libre scripts from linux command line?.

[arjereza]

Thanks. Will try this.

[Berry]

But then you make fun of @librebel, who just said it is not possible due to security.