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Project 3 - Generate PDF Python

Overview

This Python script automates the creation of study notes in PDF format based on data provided in a CSV file (topics.csv). Each entry in the CSV file represents a topic with a specified number of pages, generating formatted PDF pages accordingly. This tool is designed for generating note templates or exporting CSV data into PDF formats for various purposes.

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Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Libraries:
  • fpdf (to install: pip install fpdf)
  • pandas (to install: pip install pandas)

Usage

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your/repository.git
   cd project-3-generate-pdf-python

2. Install Dependencies: Ensure you have Python installed. Then install the required libraries:

   pip install fpdf pandas

3. Prepare Input Data: Edit the topics.csv file located in the project directory. This file specifies the study topics, their order, and the number of pages each topic should occupy.

   Example format of topics.csv:

   Order,Topic,Pages
   1,Variables,1
   2,Lists,1
   3,Functions,4
   4,While-loop,1
   5,Methods,1
   6,Match-case,1
   

4. Run the Script: Execute the Python script (generate_notes.py) to generate the PDF file:

   python generate_notes.py

   This command creates an output.pdf file in the project directory containing the study notes based on the information in topics.csv.

5. Output: The generated PDF (output.pdf) organizes study topics onto separate pages. Each topic starts on a new page and includes horizontal lines to facilitate note-taking.

Customization

• Adjust Text Size: Modify the text_size variable in generate_notes.py to change the height of text lines in the PDF.

• Formatting: Customize fonts, colors, and layout by modifying parameters in the define_header(), define_body_text(), and define_footer() functions within the script.

Notes

• Ensure the CSV file (topics.csv) is correctly formatted with headers and appropriate data types.
• The script assumes standard A4 paper format for PDF output. Modify the format parameter in FPDF() within the script if a different paper size is needed.

Future Updates

Additional examples and enhancements may be added in future updates to expand functionality and customization options.

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