Exciting Update! 🌟

Hey there, everyone! It’s me, Gc.

I’m excited to share that I’ve created AutoDocMailer, a super-efficient web app using the Flask framework. It automates the creation and emailing of personalized letters by simply using a template and the details you provide.

You no longer need to manually edit and send out templates each time you have a new letter to send. Just fill out a form with the necessary details and edit the template.docx with your required docx, and AutoDocMailer will handle the rest!

Here’s the best part: If you ever run into any bugs or issues, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help you resolve them. Go ahead and enjoy the convenience of automated document handling!

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How It Works

1. User Visits the Website 🖥️

• Home Page: Users land on the home page of the app.
• Form: They see a simple form to fill in details like name, dates, place, etc.

2. User Fills Out the Form 📝

• Input Fields: Users provide the required information, such as:
  • Activity Name (e.g., "Annual Meeting")
  • From Date (e.g., "2024-06-15")
  • Year (e.g., "2024")
  • Date (e.g., "2024-06-16")
  • Place (e.g., "Conference Room")
  • Duration (e.g., "2 hours")
  • Day (e.g., "Monday")
  • Receiver's Email (e.g., "example@domain.com")

3. Processing the Information 🛠️

• Submit: User submits the form by clicking the submit button.
• Data Handling: The app collects the information and formats the dates.

4. Generating the Document 📄

• Template Loading: The app loads a pre-defined Word document template.
• Placeholder Replacement: It replaces placeholders like {{activityName}} with the actual user-provided values.
• Customization: The app adjusts font sizes and other formatting aspects.

5. Emailing the Document 📧

• In-Memory Stream: The customized document is saved in memory (no need to download it manually).
• Email Setup: The app sets up an email with the document as an attachment.
• Send Email: The app sends the email to the recipient's address.

6. User Gets Confirmation ✅

• Success Message: The user sees a message indicating that the email has been sent successfully.

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Setting Up Your App Password from Google 🔒

For AutoDocMailer to send emails on your behalf using your Google account, you need to generate an app password. Here’s how:

1. Go to Google Account:

   • Visit Google Account.

2. Sign In:

   • Sign in with your Google credentials if you're not already logged in.

3. Navigate to Security Settings:

   • In the left sidebar, click on Security.

4. Turn On 2-Step Verification (if not already enabled):

   • Under the "Signing in to Google" section, click 2-Step Verification and follow the prompts to enable it.

5. Generate App Password:

   • Return to the Security page.
   • Scroll down to "App passwords" and click it.
   • Sign in again if prompted.
   • In the Select app dropdown, choose Mail.
   • In the Select device dropdown, choose Other (Custom name).
   • Enter a name (e.g., "AutoDocMailer") and click Generate.

6. Copy the App Password:

   • A 16-character password will be shown. Copy it.

7. Use the App Password:

   • In your .env file for AutoDocMailer, set the SENDER_MAIL_APP_PASSWORD to this app password.

Refer this video for furthur doubts - https://youtu.be/nOkpTwPvDTg?si=lNL0noZNaSgI7CHG

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Key Features

• Automation: Eliminates the need to manually edit and email the template every time.
• Personalization: Ensures each document is tailored to the specific details provided by the user.
• Ease of Use: Simple form submission and automatic processing make it user-friendly.

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Step-by-Step Process

1. Go to AutoDocMailer: Visit the app’s website.
2. Fill Out the Form: Enter the details you want in the letter.
3. Submit: Click the submit button to process your information.
4. Receive Confirmation: The app customizes the template and emails it to the recipient.
5. Done! 🎉: You’ve successfully sent a personalized letter!

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Technical Overview for Curious Minds 👨‍💻👩‍💻

• Built with Flask: A lightweight web framework for handling the server-side logic.
• Uses Flask-Mail: For sending emails via an SMTP server.
• Template Management: Uses a Word document template that’s loaded and customized on the fly.
• Date Formatting: Automatically formats dates to ensure consistency.
• Security: Uses environment variables to handle email credentials securely.

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Enjoy the ease and efficiency of AutoDocMailer! 🚀📬

Happy coding and have a blast! 🎉

Cheers, Gc