diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst index 768c219..cb3171a 100644 --- a/README.rst +++ b/README.rst @@ -8,17 +8,27 @@ LibreOffice Factur-X Extension This project provides a `LibreOffice `_ Extension to generate `Factur-X `_ invoices from a spreadsheet. This extension provides a Python macro that can generate a PDF Factur-X invoice or refund at the Minimum profile. These invoices are compatible with `Chorus Pro `_, the e-invoicing plateform of the French administration. -The aim of this project is to allow small companies that don't have an ERP or invoicing software to generate state-of-the-art electronic invoices. With this LibreOffice extension, we can now say that the generation of Factur-X invoices is not limited to companies with a modern ERP: even a one-person company without any IT background can generate a Factur-X invoice with a simple spreadsheet. And they can do it at no cost using free software only! +The aim of this project is to allow small companies that don't have an ERP or invoicing software to generate state-of-the-art electronic invoices. With this LibreOffice extension, we can now say that the generation of Factur-X invoices is not limited to companies with a modern ERP: even a tiny company without any IT skills can generate a Factur-X invoice with a simple spreadsheet. And they can do it at no cost using free software only! The key targets of this project are: -- easy installation (no IT skills needed), -- multi-platform (Windows, Mac OS, Linux), -- simplicity and usability for day-to-day invoice generation, -- no need to speak English: everything should be translated. +- easy installation: no IT skills needed, +- multi-platform: Windows, Mac OS, Linux, +- work offline: no Internet connexion needed to generate a Factur-X invoice, +- simplicity and usability for daily invoice generation, +- multi-language: available in French and English (translation to other languages welcomed). This extension has been initially developped by Alexis de Lattre from `Akretion France `_. It is published under the `GPL licence `_. +=============== +Video tutorials +=============== + +A video tutorial that shows how to install and use this LibreOffice extension is available: + +* in English: `Youtube link `_ +* in French: `Youtube link `_ + ============= Release notes ============= @@ -42,7 +52,7 @@ Installation Pre-requisite for Windows and Mac OS ------------------------------------ -Just check that you have a not-too-old version of LibreOffice installed. +It is recommended to have LibreOffice 6.2.0 or higher. If your version is older, download a newer version from the `LibreOffice website `_. Pre-requisite for Linux Debian/Ubuntu ------------------------------------- @@ -68,9 +78,14 @@ Usage How it works ------------ -Get the sample invoice **factur-X_FR_modele.ods** (or find the one for your language if it exists). You should personnalize this invoice sample for your company. +Get the sample invoice for your language: + +* in English: **factur-X_english_invoice_sample.ods** +* In French: **factur-X_modele_facture_francais.ods** + +You should cutomize this invoice sample for your company (replace the company name, address, logo, VAT number, etc). -The macro to generate Factur-X invoices will work if you respect the following conditions: +The macro to generate Factur-X invoices will work if the spreadsheet complies with the following rules: 1. The speadsheet must have at least 2 tabs. #. The 1st tab must contain the invoice. It is that tab which is exported to PDF.