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Table conversion

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Description

Hi,

I am testing pdf-inspector as a replacement for Docling.
It's really nice and much faster than Docling :-)

But the table conversion has some issues.
I would like to know if there is any way to improve it ? Any command-line parameter ?

I am using a simple python code to convert.
Attached you find a pdf file and the converted md file - take a look at page 26 , item 2.2, of the pdf file.
Docling generates a perfect table, but pdf-inspector does not.

Thanks

[Manual BC-5150.pdf](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/30950768/Manual.BC-5150.pdf)

[Manual BC-5150.pdf.md](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/30950771/Manual.BC-5150.pdf.md)

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Research direction

Reproduce the conversion with the attached Manual BC-5150.pdf and the simple Python code, then compare page 26, item 2.2, with Manual BC-5150.pdf.md and Docling's output. Start by checking whether existing command-line parameters affect table conversion. Done means the reported table is converted correctly or the limitation and required option are clearly established.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, rust
Domain
data, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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