Create new document from template not adding Property_Group

[armber]

Hi all,
in feature "Create new document from template", if the selected document is a .pdf and has some Property_Groups (metadata) associated with it, then a creation wizard popup will appear.
If the document is not a .pfd (e.g. is a .doc file) the Property_Groups (metadata) associated to the template is not prompted for entry of values upon creation of the new document and the Property_Group is not automatically associated to it.
Is there a special reason for the Property_Groups metadata copying feature at creation from template being peculiar to pdf files?
Many thanks,
Armando

[jllort]

Metadata in templates view (only in case .odt, .pdf or .html) is used to fill contents and that's the reason why is copying ( in other types has no effect ). There's a feature in our roadmap to extend every type, but is still not already implemented.

[armber]

jllort, thank you for your clarification and for the disclosure of some implementation plans.
I think the extension of the feature to all file types is important since through the prompting of the associated property_group of descriptive metadata each time a specific template is used will allow the enforcing of appropriate document management practices for specific document types.
Best regards,
Armando

[pavila]

Every document has its own problems when using as template. Currently we have the solution for text, html, OpenOffice and PDF documents. Comments and contributions are welcome.