AffidavitGenerator

Changelog

All notable changes to Affidavit Generator will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog.

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[1.0.0] - 2025-11-02

🎉 Initial Release

📦 Download v1.0.0

First stable release of Affidavit Generator - A professional desktop application for generating citizenship affidavit documents.

✨ Features

Core Functionality

• Three Document Types: Automatically generates Schedule-1C, Self-Declaration, and Introducer-CR affidavits
• Template-Based Generation: Uses Microsoft Word templates with smart placeholder replacement
• Organized Output: Creates separate folders for each applicant’s documents

User Interface

• Modern GUI: Built with CustomTkinter for a professional, clean interface
• Fullscreen Launch: Opens maximized by default for better visibility
• Dark/Light Theme: Automatically adapts to system theme
• Smooth Scrolling: Optimized performance with efficient rendering
• Custom Branding: N&D Co. logo throughout the application

Input Fields & Validation

• Applicant Information:
  • Name and Father’s Name
  • Indian Address (Village, Post Office, Police Station, District, Pin Code)
  • Bangladesh Address (Village, Post Office, Police Station, District)
  • Date of Entry with calendar picker
• Introducer/Character Reference:
  • Name, Age, Occupation, Father’s Name
  • Complete Address (Village, Post Office, Police Station, District, Pin Code)
  • Age validation (18-100 years)
• Auto-Fill Features:
  • Current date automatically added
  • Real-time input validation
  • Required field checking

Typography & Formatting

• Bookman Old Style Font: Used throughout UI and generated documents
• Consistent Formatting: Preserves document structure while inserting data
• Professional Output: 12pt font size in all generated documents

📦 Distribution Options

Windows Installer

• Professional installation wizard
• User-selectable installation directory
• Start Menu shortcuts
• Optional Desktop icon
• Uninstaller in Windows Settings
• Preserves user data during uninstall

Portable Version

• No installation required
• Run directly from any folder
• Self-contained with all dependencies
• Perfect for USB drives or shared folders

🛠️ Technical Details

• Platform: Windows 7 or later (Windows 10/11 recommended)
• Framework: Python 3.9.13 with CustomTkinter
• Document Processing: python-docx with font formatting
• Size: ~100 MB installed
• Requirements: No additional software needed

🎨 Design Highlights

• Clean, organized form layout with clear sections
• Icon-based visual cues for different sections
• Gradient headers and professional color scheme
• Smooth animations and transitions
• Intuitive navigation with Tab key support

📋 Documentation

• Complete installation guide
• User manual
• Developer documentation
• Code signing guide
• Installer building instructions

� Build Scripts

Automated build process for creating distributions:

• build_exe.bat: Builds standalone executable using PyInstaller
• build_installer.bat: Creates Windows installer using Inno Setup
• package_portable.bat: Packages portable ZIP version with README
• build_all.bat: Runs all build scripts in sequence
• prepare_release.bat: Complete release preparation workflow

All scripts include error checking and provide clear feedback during build process.

�🔒 Security & Privacy

• All processing done locally on user’s computer
• No internet connection required
• No data collection or telemetry
• Generated documents saved only on local machine

🙏 Credits

Developed by: N&D Co. and Nakshatra Ranjan Saha
Made for: Bangali Oikya Manch
Purpose: Streamlining citizenship affidavit documentation process

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Download

Choose your preferred version:

• Installer (Recommended): AffidavitGenerator_Setup_v1.0.exe
  • Professional installation experience
  • Automatic shortcuts and uninstaller
  • ~100 MB download
• Portable: AffidavitGenerator_Portable_v1.0.zip
  • No installation needed
  • Extract and run
  • ~100 MB download

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Installation & Usage

Using Installer

1. Download AffidavitGenerator_Setup_v1.0.exe
2. Run the installer
3. Follow installation wizard
4. Launch from Start Menu or Desktop

Using Portable Version

1. Download AffidavitGenerator_Portable_v1.0.zip
2. Extract to any location
3. Run AffidavitGenerator.exe

First-Time Use

1. Fill in all required fields
2. Click “Generate Affidavits”
3. Documents saved in output/[Applicant Name]/ folder

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Known Issues

• “Unknown Publisher” Warning: Normal for unsigned software. Click “More info” → “Run anyway”
• Windows Defender: May scan on first run. This is normal security behavior.

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Support

Website: https://www.ndcompany.in
Made for: https://bangalioikyamanch.com
Repository: https://github.com/OCEANOFANYTHING/AffidavitGenerator

For support or feature requests, please create an issue on GitHub.

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Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release - November 2, 2025

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