Code to PDF Converter

The Code to PDF Converter is a command-line tool that allows you to convert C# or any text files into PDF format. It provides the ability to combine multiple code files into a single PDF, preserving the structure and formatting of the code.

Features

• Convert C# or text files into PDF format.
• Support for converting files in nested folders.
• Retains code structure and formatting in the generated PDF.
• Easy-to-use command-line interface.

Requirements

To use the Code to PDF Converter, ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.x
• PyPDF2 library
• reportlab library

Usage

1. Clone the repository or download the project files.

2. Open a command-line interface and navigate to the project directory.

3. Install the required Python libraries if not already installed: pip install PyPDF2 reportlab

4. Run the converter using the following command:

python code2pdf.py [-p PATTERN [PATTERN ...]] [-o OUTPUT]

- `-p PATTERN [PATTERN ...]`: Glob pattern(s) to match code files. The default pattern is `*.cs`. You can specify multiple patterns to include different file types, and globbing is supported for recursive searching, e.g. **\*.cs
- `-o OUTPUT`: Output PDF file path and name. The default is `combined_code.pdf`.

Example: python code2pdf.py -p "**\*.cs" -o my_code.pdf

5. The converter will scan the provided code file(s) and generate a PDF containing the converted code.

Notes

• Ensure that the code files are properly formatted and have the correct file extension.
• The converter will preserve the structure and formatting of the code. However, it's recommended to review the generated PDF to ensure the desired output.
• Content will overflow the width of pages, this is acceptable to me as the content is for ingestion by machine.