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README for PowerPoint PDF Generator Script

Overview

This Python script automates the creation of personalized PowerPoint presentations and their conversion into PDF format. It dynamically reads names from a selected CSV file, applies these names to placeholders in PowerPoint templates, and generates a PDF for each customized presentation.

Key Features

  • Automated Personalization: Uses names from a CSV file to personalize PowerPoint templates.
  • PDF Conversion: Converts each customized PowerPoint presentation into a PDF file.
  • Template Selection: Chooses between short and long name templates based on name length.
  • Dynamic CSV File Selection: Lists all CSV files in the current directory for user selection.
  • Interactive Directory Confirmation: Allows users to confirm or change the working directory.

Requirements

  • Python with the following packages:
    • os (standard library)
    • comtypes
    • colorama
    • python-pptx
    • pandas

Installation

To install the necessary Python packages, use pip:

pip install python-pptx pandas colorama

Note: The comtypes package may require installation with administrative privileges. To install comtypes, run:

pip install comtypes

If you encounter permission issues, try running the command in an administrative command prompt or add the --user flag to install it in the user directory:

pip install comtypes --user

Usage

  1. Ensure Required Files: Place the required.pptx template and required.csv are in the same directory as the script.
  2. Setup Environment: Ensure you are running this script on a windows machine with PowerPoint installed. Install all other dependancies.
  3. Run the Script: Execute python converter.py in your command line.
  4. Select a CSV File: Choose a CSV file from the listed options in the current directory.
  5. Select a PPTX File: Choose a PPTX file from the listed options in the current directory.
  6. Check Output: The script generates PDFs in an output_pdfs folder within the same directory.

Script Workflow

  • CSV File Selection: Lists all CSV files in the current directory for the user to select.
  • PPTX File Selection: Lists all PPTX files in the current directory for the user to select.
  • Name Processing: Reads names and converts to PDF