Weight Entry System

A simple, foolproof, local-only app for tracking names, room numbers, and up to 5 weights per person, with PDF export.
Built with Python, FastAPI, HTML, and Docker.
No cloud, no network required—runs entirely on your Windows/Mac/Linux computer.

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Features

• Enter new people with name, room number, and weight.
• Add additional weights for existing people (up to 5 per person, most recent always shown).
• See all entries in a sortable table.
• Add weights or delete entries with just a few clicks.
• “Select all” and shift+click support for mass selection.
• Aligned display of weights for easy comparison.
• Help popups on each page, with instructions loaded from markdown files.
• Generate a PDF report showing all names, rooms, and the latest weight.
• All data is saved locally—no internet required!

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Docker Desktop installed on your computer.

Quick Start

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/weight-entry-system.git
   cd weight-entry-system

2. Build and run the app using Docker Compose:

   docker-compose up --build

   (Or use docker compose up --build on newer Docker installs.)

3. Open your browser to http://localhost:9600

4. To stop the app:
   Press Ctrl+C in the terminal and run docker-compose down if needed.

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Usage

• Use the Weight Entry Form to add new people.
• Use View All Entries to see, sort, and update weights.
• Click the ? button on any page for a detailed help popup.
• Use the checkbox at the top left to select/deselect all entries, and use shift+click to select a range.
• Click Generate PDF Report to create and download a printable table.

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Customizing Help Pages

• Help content is stored as markdown files in the help/ directory.
• Edit these .md files to update help popups instantly—no need to rebuild the app.

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Directory Structure

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├── app.py # Main FastAPI application
├── Dockerfile
├── docker-compose.yml
├── requirements.txt
├── static/ # CSS and JavaScript files
├── templates/ # HTML templates (Jinja2)
├── help/ # Markdown files for page-specific help popups
└── ... # Other files