Random Group Generator (0.3.2)

A cross-platform, free and open source random group generator.

Features

• Generate random groups quickly and easily after specifying the number of groups or people per group

• Random Group Generator allows you to save and open files

• Customisable user interface with multiple styles to choose from

• Import and export multiple types of files

Installing

At this time, Random Group Generator is a source only distribution.

1. Make sure Python is installed. Both Python 3.7 and 3.8 have been tested.

2. Obtain the source code by cloning this repository and extract the files.

3. Open a shell (on Windows the Command Prompt or PowerShell) in the top level directory of the extracted Random Group Generator source tree.

4. On Linux and MacOS, run the following command:

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt

   On Windows, run the following command:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Running

To run Random Group Generator:

1. Open a shell in the top level directory of Random Group Generator.

2. On Linux and MacOS, run the following command:

   python3 -i main.py

   On Windows, run the following command:

   python -i main.py

Another Method of Running Random Group Generator on Windows

1. Navigate to the top level directory of Random Group Generator.

2. Double click on main.py.

Support

For support, please open an issue on GitLab.

Todo

Version 0.3

• [x] Change the GUI framework used to PyQt5
• [x] Make Random Group Generator more customizable
• [x] Add the ability to import and export files (csv, xls, xlsx)
• [x] Create some styles
• [x] Add preferences
• [ ] Add more options for importing and exporting (ods)
• [ ] Tools panel including many different name manipulation functions

Version 0.4

• [ ] Add a file system tree panel for file manipulation
• [ ] Create more styles

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For a feature request or bug, please open an issue on GitLab.

Licence

Random Group Generator is released under the GNU General Public License v3.