Document Merge

A Python-based GUI application for merging multiple Word documents (.docx files) into a single document. Features drag-and-drop functionality for easy file management.

Features

• Drag-and-Drop Interface: Easily add files by dragging and dropping them into the application
• Word Document Merging: Combine multiple .docx files into a single document
• File Management: Remove individual files or clear all files from the list
• User-Friendly: Simple and intuitive graphical interface

Screenshots

The application provides a clean interface where you can:

• Drag and drop .docx files into the list
• Combine documents into a single Word file
• Manage your file list

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or higher

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/documentMerge.git
cd documentMerge

Step 2: Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Run the Application

python merger.py

Usage

1. Launch the Application

   • Run python merger.py from the project directory

2. Add Files

   • Drag and drop .docx files into the application window
   • Files will appear in the list below

3. Combine Documents

   • Click "Combine to Word" to merge all files
   • Choose a save location for the combined document
   • The merged file will be created and saved

4. Manage Files

   • Use "Remove Selected File" to remove individual files from the list
   • Use "Clear All Files" to remove all files from the list

Requirements

The following Python packages are required (see requirements.txt):

• python-docx>=1.1.0 - For reading and writing Word documents
• tkinterdnd2>=0.3.0 - For drag-and-drop functionality
• docxcompose>=1.3.6 - For composing/merging documents

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Python: 3.6 or higher

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Drag-and-Drop Not Working

   • Ensure you're dragging .docx files only
   • Check that the files aren't corrupted or password-protected

2. Import Errors

   • Make sure all dependencies are installed: pip install -r requirements.txt
   • Verify you're using Python 3.6 or higher

3. File Permission Errors

   • Ensure you have write permissions in the directory where you're saving files
   • Close any open Word documents before merging

Error Messages

• "No files to combine": Add .docx files to the list before combining

Development

Project Structure

documentMerge/
├── merger.py          # Main application file
├── requirements.txt   # Python dependencies
└── README.md         # This file

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

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Note: This application is designed for merging Word documents (.docx format). For other file formats, consider converting them to .docx first.