Welcome to the Django Certificate Generator, an open-source project built using the powerful Django web framework. This application is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use, allowing users to create certificates that match their style. It also provides functionality to generate certificates in bulk and send them via email. This README file provides an overview of the project, installation instructions, and other relevant information.
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User-Friendly Certificate Creation: The application allows users to create customized certificates by providing templates and customizable fields such as participant name, event title, date, and more. Users can choose from various fonts, colors, and designs to match their preferences.
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Bulk Certificate Generation: Users can generate multiple certificates in bulk by uploading a CSV file containing participant data. The application automatically populates the certificate templates with the corresponding participant information, saving time and effort.
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Email Integration: The application includes email integration, enabling users to send generated certificates directly to participants via email. Users can customize the email template and include personalized messages or additional attachments.
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User Management: The application provides user management features, allowing administrators to create and manage user accounts. User roles and permissions can be assigned to control access to the certificate generation and bulk email functionality.
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Template Library: Users can create and manage a library of certificate templates for easy access and reuse. Templates can be categorized, edited, and deleted as needed.
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Customization Options: The application offers a range of customization options, including fonts, colors, alignment, and size, to create visually appealing and professional-looking certificates.
To run the Django Certificate Generator locally, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Ansarimajid/Certificate-Gen.git - Navigate to the project directory:
cd Certificate-Gen - (Optional) Create and activate a virtual environment:
python3 -m venv myenvandsource myenv/bin/activate - Install the required dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt - Set up the database by running migrations:
python manage.py migrate - Create a superuser for accessing the admin panel:
python manage.py createsuperuser - Start the development server:
python manage.py runserver - Open a web browser and access the application at
http://localhost:8000
Note: Make sure you have Python and Django installed on your system before proceeding with the above steps.
Once the application is running, users can register an account or log in with their existing credentials. After authentication, users can create customized certificates by selecting a template, filling in the required fields, and applying desired styles.
For bulk certificate generation, users can upload a CSV file containing participant data and select a template to automatically generate certificates for all participants. The application provides options to review and modify the generated certificates before finalizing the process.
Users can also utilize the email integration feature to send the generated certificates directly to participants via email. Customization options for the email template and attachments are available.
Contributions to the Django Certificate Generator are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please create a new issue in the project's GitHub repository. You can also submit pull requests with bug fixes, new features, or enhancements.
Before contributing, make sure to review the project's code of conduct and guidelines for contributors, if any.
The Django Certificate Generator is released under the MIT License. You can find more details in the LICENSE file included with the project.
The Django Certificate Generator is built using the powerful Django web framework and various open-source libraries. We would like to acknowledge the contributions of the Django community and the developers behind the libraries used in this project. Their hard work and dedication make projects like this possible.