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To extract text from PDF and DOCX files in chunks, use the pagination feature by specifying --start and --limit parameters. This reads a defined batch, and you retrieve the next batch using next_start = last_start + last_limit to prevent overlaps.

The best way to read large PPTX files is using incremental reads with start and limit parameters. This approach processes the file in sequential chunks, like 0-1999 then 2000-3999, aggregating results to handle large documents efficiently.

Yes, this text extraction tool supports CAD-like targets alongside PDFs and Office documents. It extracts plain text directly from these formats using built-in readers or external executables without pre-scanning the file.

Your file reading process fails immediately because the tool does not pre-scan before execution. If the built-in reader or external executable fails to process a corrupted document, it directly raises an error.

Yes, you can use built-in readers for PPT and DOC text extraction. The skill supports older Office formats like DOC and PPT, extracting plain text by directly executing the readers with specified start and limit parameters.

To avoid overlapping text during incremental reads on a PDF, calculate the next start position using the formula next_start = last_start + last_limit. This ensures each subsequent chunk begins exactly where the previous one ended.