Creating Document with SharePoint 2010 Workflow: can I create xml file

Question

So I found this resource on how to use SPD Workflow to create a new item (or document) in SharePoint 2010. This is exactly what I need because I can fill a field (column in a list) with the string value and throw it into the document after it's created based on condition.

But now I am trying to take this one step further and instead of creating MS Word document I am wondering is there a way to create an xml file like this instead? I know how to create and append to the string held in the field to build the xml, and I know using the method from the link to get that value into the document, but I don't want to have users converting the thing when they download it if I don't have to.

Anyone ever done/tried this? Just wondering if it's possible.

Appreciated as always!

Answer 1

In SharePoint 2010 you can have specific content types document libraries that use document templates, which made me think yes its possible as in the link you have given they is a option to select your own file template for Excel documents. I never done it within a SharePoint workflow but I am pretty sure you can create a document library just for excel documents, save it as a template and then upload it where they are specifying "Upload a new document template". It should work.

Other then that I find this link on MSDN which got what you exactly need.

SharePoint 2010: Creating Excel 2010 Documents with Custom SharePoint Workflows

Here's a link to create a custom document library with a custom content type too.