Combine+ is a PDF merging and managing software developed by Khalid Ghaith using Gemini
- INTERFACE & THEMES
The application is designed with a clean, responsive interface using the Segoe UI font family. It supports two distinct visual themes to suit your environment:
- Light Theme (Default):
- Features an off-white background with high-contrast text.
- Uses a vibrant Orange accent for selections and active states.
- Ideal for bright working environments.
- Dark Theme:
- Features a deep gray background for reduced eye strain.
- Retains the Orange accent adapted for dark mode visibility.
- Perfect for low-light conditions.
- ADDING & MANAGING FILES
Combine+ makes it easy to organize your documents and images before combining them.
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Importing Content:
- Drag & Drop: Drag files directly from your computer into the app window.
- Paste Files: Copy files from your file explorer and paste them into the app (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V).
- Paste Screenshots: Take a screenshot to your clipboard and paste it directly to add it as a new item.
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Selection:
- Click an item to select it.
- Hold 'Ctrl' (or 'Cmd') to select multiple individual items.
- Hold 'Shift' to select a range of items.
- Selected items are highlighted with an orange border.
- Rearranging Files:
- Drag & Drop: Click and drag items to move them. Look for the orange "Insertion Markers" (lines) that indicate where the item will be placed.
- Drop Tail: To move items to the very end of the list, drag them to the dedicated area at the bottom of the window.
- List View Management:
- Toggle between Grid and List views to suit your preference using the top right toggle or pressing 'Tab' on the keyboard.
- In List View, items may have expandable sections. Click to reveal more details about the file.
- THE VIEWER
The built-in Viewer allows you to preview your files without opening external applications.
- Previewing: double click an item to display it in the viewer pane.
- Navigation: Use on-screen controls to flip through pages of a PDF.
- Zoom: Adjust the view size for better readability.
- KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Speed up your workflow with these hotkeys:
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General:
- Ctrl + V (Cmd + V): Paste files or images from clipboard.
- Ctrl + A (Cmd + A): Select all items.
- Delete / Backspace: Remove selected items.
- Ctrl + G (Cmd + G): Group selected items.
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Navigation:
- Arrow Keys: Navigate through the item list.
- Enter: Open/Preview selected item (if applicable).
- FEATURES & TRICKS
- Compressed State:
- Some items may enter a "Compressed State" (appearing slightly smaller and desaturated). This usually indicates an item is being processed, disabled, or is in a specific mode awaiting user action.
- Modals:
- Settings and specific actions may appear in a centered popup window (Modal).
- Clicking the backdrop (the dimmed area outside the modal) typically closes it.
For Developers:
Combine+ is an electron based application
you need to install node.js in order to use npm commands after installing node.js you can run: "npm install" in terminal to download necessary libraries.
Combine+ uses python libraries for the final export, you will need python and pip install the following libraries:
install inno-setup for installer building.
