CagriCatik / AbbSearcher

AbbSearcher

AbbSearcher is a simple Python application built using the Tkinter library for creating a graphical user interface (GUI) to search and visualize information from an Excel file containing abbreviations and their descriptions.

Features

• Search Abbreviations : Enter an abbreviation in the search box to retrieve its corresponding descriptions.
• Detailed Description : View a detailed description of an abbreviation in a separate window.
• Statistics & Plot : Generate and display statistics on the distribution of abbreviations across different starting letters along with a corresponding plot.

Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

  git clone https://github.com/CagriCatik/AbbSearcher/tree/main

2. Navigate to the project directory:

  cd AbbSearcher

3. Install the required dependencies:

  pip install openpyxl matplotlib

Usage

Run the application by executing the following command in your terminal:

  python main.py

The GUI will open, allowing you to search for abbreviations, view detailed descriptions, and generate statistics.

Instructions

1. Search Tab :

• Enter an abbreviation in the search box.
• Press "Search" to retrieve corresponding descriptions.
• The detailed description will automatically appear in a new window.

1. Statistics & Plot Tab :

• Click on "Show Statistics & Plot" to view a statistical analysis and plot of the abbreviations.

1. Autocomplete :

• The search box supports autocomplete for easier abbreviation input.

1. Warning :

• If no data is available for the plot, a warning message will be displayed.

Excel File Format

The application assumes that the Excel file (AbbList.xlsx) contains sheets for each alphabet letter, with three columns: Abbreviation, Description, and Detailed Description.