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