Can I add charts and graphics to my PDFs?

Yes, ReportLab includes a robust graphics framework for creating vector-based bar charts, pie charts, line graphs, and area charts directly from your data.

Can I create interactive PDF forms with this skill?

Yes, the skill covers the creation of AcroForms, including interactive text fields, checkboxes, and dropdown menus for digital document workflows.

When should I use the Canvas API versus Platypus?

Use the Canvas API for single-page documents where precise (x, y) positioning is required, such as certificates or labels. Use Platypus for multi-page documents like reports or books where content needs to flow across pages automatically.

Does this skill support barcode and QR code generation?

Yes, it provides implementation patterns for over 20 formats, including Code128, EAN, and QR codes, which can be embedded in any part of the document.

Is it possible to use custom branding and fonts?

Absolutely. The skill includes guidance on registering custom TrueType fonts and embedding images with transparency to maintain brand consistency.

ReportLab PDF Generation

Name: ReportLab PDF Generation
Author: Activer007

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Generates professional PDF documents programmatically using both low-level drawing and high-level layout frameworks.

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The ReportLab skill provides Claude with comprehensive patterns and best practices for programmatic PDF creation using the industry-standard Python library. It enables the generation of everything from simple invoices to complex, multi-page business reports by bridging the gap between the precise Canvas API and the flowing Platypus document framework. Whether you need to render data-driven charts, embed dynamic barcodes, or create interactive PDF forms, this skill offers the specialized guidance and templates required for production-grade document automation.

Características Principales

Precise coordinate-based layout control using the low-level Canvas API
High-level Platypus framework for flowing text and automatic page breaks
Integrated vector charting engine for bar, line, pie, and scatter plots
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Dynamic table generation with advanced styling and cell spanning
Comprehensive barcode and QR code generation for document tracking

Casos de Uso

Automating the generation of monthly financial invoices and client statements
Building standardized certificates or labels with precise graphic positioning
Creating data-driven analytical reports with dynamic charts and tables

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Características Principales

Precise coordinate-based layout control using the low-level Canvas API
High-level Platypus framework for flowing text and automatic page breaks
Integrated vector charting engine for bar, line, pie, and scatter plots
0 GitHub stars
Dynamic table generation with advanced styling and cell spanning
Comprehensive barcode and QR code generation for document tracking

Casos de Uso

Automating the generation of monthly financial invoices and client statements
Building standardized certificates or labels with precise graphic positioning
Creating data-driven analytical reports with dynamic charts and tables