Auto-Generate Tool for eng.pdn.ac.lk Interim Transcript Template (Unofficial)

Installation

pip install pera-transcript

Using the tool

1. Generate the latex file:

The tool provides three ways of specifying metadata in order to generate the latex file. Choose any of the following methods that you find convenient.

• Specify metadata as a set of command-line arguments:

  autogen_transcript --user "E/XX/YYY" --passwd "password" --DOB "DD Month YYYY" --dept_head "Prof. John A. Doe"

• Using a "metadata.yml" file: Create a "metadata.yml" file with your registeration number, course registeration portal password, your date of birth, and the name of your head of department as following:

  user: E/XX/YYY # Your registeration number
  passwd: xxxxxx # Your password for the course registeration / degree claim account
  DOB: DD Month YYYY # Your date of birth
  dept_head: Prof. John A. Doe # The name of your head of department

  Then, run the tool as follows:

  autogen_transcript --meta_path="/path/to/metadata.yml"

• Specify the metadata as a JSON formatted string in the command-line argument:

  If using Windows,

  autogen_transcript --meta_cfg "{\"user\": \"E/XX/YYY\", \"passwd\": \"password\", \"DOB\": \"DD Month YYYY\", \"dept_head\": \"Prof. John A. Doe\"}"

  If using Linux,

  autogen_transcript --meta_cfg '{"user": "E/XX/YYY", "passwd": "password", "DOB": "DD Month YYYY", "dept_head": "Prof. John A. Doe"}'

2. Generate both latex and pdf files:

autogen_transcript --compile (--meta_path META_PATH | --meta_cfg META_CFG | --user USER --passwd PASSWD --DOB DOB --dept_head DEPT_HEAD)

• The latex template used in this tool was originally created for the convinience of obtaining interim transcripts by @samurdhilbk.

• Overleaf link to the latex template: https://www.overleaf.com/read/cyjpryyxnthy

• You must get the interim transcript approved with the signature and seal of the head of the department.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I add or drop technical electvies when I am filling this?
  • Should I round off/up/down my GPA? --- the python script rounds up to the nearest 0.05
  • How can I mention me completing the internship even when TR400 results are not officially released?
  • The previous semester results are not added to the degree claim page. Can I add them to this transcript?

  Answer to all FAQs: Ask the head of your department.

• Disclaimer: The creator(s) do not take any responsibility for how you ue this template or what you run into in the process, including but not limited to:

  • Head of department declining to approve this template.
  • Any institution declining to accept this unofficial transcript.
  • Mistakes you make while filling your information.
  • You intentionally filling fake information.
  • Someone using the logo or any other information in this document for any malicious purpose.