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simple table crashes RTF export #109

Closed NeomMob closed 9 years ago

NeomMob commented 9 years ago

a simple table

Header One Header Two
Item One Item Two

crashes when exporting to RTF : pointer being freed was not allocated

fletcher commented 9 years ago

RTF support is provided "as is." RTF is a crappy document format, which I have addressed ad nauseum over the years so won't repeat myself here.

I included some preliminary rtf code to encourage those who value it to contribute. Thus far no one has taken up my offer in years of offering. I encourage you to contribute patches to improve and extend RTF support.

Otherwise, if you really need RTF, the best approach is MMD->ODF->RTF (via Libre Office).

Alternatively you can look at whether pandoc's RTF support is sufficient for you.

My contributions for RTF will be limited to those times when I get bored or inexplicably motivated to work on it. I currently have way too much other stuff going on for that to happen any time soon... ;)

NeomMob commented 9 years ago

I couldn't agree more on the crappy side of RTF. I have however no alternative for my project. Thanks for your answer. I will try to find the issue and to fix it.

fletcher commented 9 years ago

Before you spend too much time, I would also be sure that the rest of your document will work properly. RTF conversion is pretty limited, and tables are very limited.

I agree that your specific table should not cause an error, but many (most?) tables will not work properly.

I hate for you to fix one problem only to realize that this is fundamentally not the right tool for your needs.