vcard-qrcode-gen

A python-based vCard QR code generator with web interface support

Setup

1. Install the python 3.9 from https://www.python.org/
2. Clone this repository and using the terminal, cd to the directory
3. Run pip install -r requirements.txt to install the required dependencies

Usage

CLI

1. Make a new directory called "output" (this is where all the QR codes will be generated)
2. Run python generator.py to start the program
3. Fill in the desired fields (any required fields are labelled with (required))
4. Once finished, the QR code will be generated in the "output" folder

Web UI

1. cd to the directory VCardMaker
2. Run python -c 'from django.core.management.utils import get_random_secret_key; print(get_random_secret_key())'
3. Copy the generated secret key
4. Create a new file called .env
5. Enter SECRET_KEY = <secret key> (replacing with the previously generated secret key) into .env and save it
6. Run python manage.py runserver to start the web application
7. Open the web application in the browser at http://localhost:8000
8. Fill in the desired fields (any required fields are labelled with *)
9. Once finished, the QR code will be generated in next webpage (right click > save image, to save the image in your local computer)