Convert HOT to JSD

Understanding hot and jsd file formats

HOT files are typically associated with HotDocs, a document automation software used for creating templates and automating document generation. These files often contain template data, scripts, and variables for document assembly.

JSD files are JSON Schema Definition files, which describe the structure and validation rules for JSON data. They are widely used in software development to ensure data consistency and validation.

Why convert hot to jsd?

Converting a HOT file to a JSD file is useful if you need to migrate template data or variable definitions from HotDocs into a JSON-based system, or if you want to validate data structures that were originally defined in HotDocs.

How to convert hot to jsd

There is no direct, automated converter for HOT to JSD due to their different purposes and structures. However, you can follow these steps:

1. Open your HOT file in HotDocs Developer.
2. Export the template variables and data structure, usually via File → Export or by copying the variable definitions.
3. Manually map the exported data to a JSON Schema format. You can use a text editor or a JSON Schema editor like JSONBuddy or Visual Studio Code with a JSON Schema extension.
4. Save the resulting schema as a .jsd file.

Recommended software for conversion

• HotDocs Developer – for accessing and exporting HOT file data.
• JSONBuddy – for creating and editing JSON Schema files.
• Visual Studio Code – with JSON Schema extensions for advanced editing and validation.

Summary

While there is no one-click solution for converting HOT files to JSD, the process involves exporting data from HotDocs and manually creating a JSON Schema. Using the recommended software will streamline the process and ensure accuracy.