ahmelkholy/Writing_Sheet_Generator

# Writing Sheet Generator

This Python script generates a PDF of a writing sheet using the ReportLab library. The sheet includes solid baselines for writing and dashed guidelines for ascenders.

## Features

- Generates a PDF writing sheet with customizable line height and margins.
- Solid baseline lines for writing.
- Dashed guideline lines for ascenders.
- Light grey bottom line.

## Dependencies

- [ReportLab](https://www.reportlab.com/)

You can install ReportLab using pip:

```sh
pip install reportlab

Usage

1. Ensure you have Python installed on your system.
2. Install the ReportLab library using the command above.
3. Run the script to generate the PDF writing sheet.

Running the Script

python create_writing_sheet.py

The script will generate a PDF file named writing_sheet.pdf in the same directory.

Customization

You can customize various aspects of the writing sheet by modifying the script:

• line_height: Spacing between baselines in points.
• half_line_spacing: Spacing between baseline and ascender guideline in points.
• margin: Margins of the page in points.
• solid_line_color: Color of the baseline.
• dashed_line_color: Color of the ascender guideline.
• bottom_line_color: Color of the bottom line.

Example

from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib.colors import black, gray, HexColor
from reportlab.pdfgen import canvas

def create_writing_sheet(filename):
    c = canvas.Canvas(filename, pagesize=A4)
    width, height = A4
    solid_line_color = gray
    dashed_line_color = gray
    line_height = 30  # spacing between baselines in points (0.75 inches * 72 points/inch)
    half_line_spacing = 18  # 6.35 mm in points
    margin = 3.5 * 28.35  # 2 cm in points
    bottom_line_color = HexColor("#CCCCCC")  # Light grey color for bottom line

    # Adjust the initial value of y
    y = height - margin - half_line_spacing

    while y > margin:
        # Draw solid baseline for writing
        c.setStrokeColor(solid_line_color)
        c.setLineWidth(0.5)
        c.line(margin, y, width - margin, y)

        # Draw guideline for ascenders 0.5mm above the baseline
        c.setStrokeColor(dashed_line_color)
        c.setLineWidth(0.5)
        c.setDash(1, 2)  # Set dashed line pattern
        c.line(margin, y - half_line_spacing, width - margin, y - half_line_spacing)
        c.setDash()  # Reset to solid line

        # Move to the next baseline
        y -= line_height
    # Draw the bottom line less dark
    c.setStrokeColor(bottom_line_color)
    c.setLineWidth(0.5)
    c.line(margin, margin, width - margin, margin)

    c.showPage()
    c.save()

create_writing_sheet("writing_sheet.pdf")

Feel free to modify the script and settings to suit your needs.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

This `README.md` file provides a comprehensive overview of the script, including how to install dependencies, run the script, and customize its behavior.ere is a `README.md` file for your GitHub repository that explains the purpose of the script, its dependencies, and how to use it.

```markdown
# Writing Sheet Generator

This Python script generates a PDF of a writing sheet using the ReportLab library. The sheet includes solid baselines for writing and dashed guidelines for ascenders.

## Features

- Generates a PDF writing sheet with customizable line height and margins.
- Solid baseline lines for writing.
- Dashed guideline lines for ascenders.
- Light grey bottom line.

## Dependencies

- [ReportLab](https://www.reportlab.com/)

You can install ReportLab using pip:

```sh
pip install reportlab

Usage

1. Ensure you have Python installed on your system.
2. Install the ReportLab library using the command above.
3. Run the script to generate the PDF writing sheet.

Running the Script

python create_writing_sheet.py

The script will generate a PDF file named writing_sheet.pdf in the same directory.

Customization

You can customize various aspects of the writing sheet by modifying the script:

• line_height: Spacing between baselines in points.
• half_line_spacing: Spacing between baseline and ascender guideline in points.
• margin: Margins of the page in points.
• solid_line_color: Color of the baseline.
• dashed_line_color: Color of the ascender guideline.
• bottom_line_color: Color of the bottom line.

Example

from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib.colors import black, gray, HexColor
from reportlab.pdfgen import canvas

def create_writing_sheet(filename):
    c = canvas.Canvas(filename, pagesize=A4)
    width, height = A4
    solid_line_color = gray
    dashed_line_color = gray
    line_height = 30  # spacing between baselines in points (0.75 inches * 72 points/inch)
    half_line_spacing = 18  # 6.35 mm in points
    margin = 3.5 * 28.35  # 2 cm in points
    bottom_line_color = HexColor("#CCCCCC")  # Light grey color for bottom line

    # Adjust the initial value of y
    y = height - margin - half_line_spacing

    while y > margin:
        # Draw solid baseline for writing
        c.setStrokeColor(solid_line_color)
        c.setLineWidth(0.5)
        c.line(margin, y, width - margin, y)

        # Draw guideline for ascenders 0.5mm above the baseline
        c.setStrokeColor(dashed_line_color)
        c.setLineWidth(0.5)
        c.setDash(1, 2)  # Set dashed line pattern
        c.line(margin, y - half_line_spacing, width - margin, y - half_line_spacing)
        c.setDash()  # Reset to solid line

        # Move to the next baseline
        y -= line_height
    # Draw the bottom line less dark
    c.setStrokeColor(bottom_line_color)
    c.setLineWidth(0.5)
    c.line(margin, margin, width - margin, margin)

    c.showPage()
    c.save()

create_writing_sheet("writing_sheet.pdf")

Feel free to modify the script and settings to suit your needs.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.