Hardware Request PDF Generator

A Python application that generates a structured, fillable hardware request form in PDF format. The project uses ReportLab and reusable layout components to create interactive fields, styled sections, and an editable parts table.

Demo

View the generated fillable PDF

For the best experience with interactive form fields, download the PDF and open it in a compatible PDF reader.

Features

• Fillable PDF form fields
• Reusable form and layout components
• Customizable colors, fonts, and dimensions
• Weighted row layout for flexible field sizing
• Alternating table row colors
• Interactive parts table
• Signature and completion fields
• Clean separation between layout, styles, and PDF components

Project Structure

hardware-request-pdf/
├── examples/
│   └── hardware_request_form.pdf
├── components.py
├── layout.py
├── main.py
├── styles.py
├── requirements.txt
└── README.md

Requirements

• Python 3.9 or newer
• ReportLab

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/maitekenupp/hardware-request-pdf.git
cd hardware-request-pdf

Create a virtual environment:

python -m venv .venv

Activate it on Windows:

.venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1

Install the dependency:

python -m pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Run the PDF generator:

python main.py

The generated form will be saved as:

output/hardware_request.pdf

Customization

Visual settings such as colors, fonts, field sizes, and table styles can be changed in styles.py. Form fields and document sections can be adjusted in main.py, while reusable PDF components are defined in components.py.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.