Read an ODS file with Python and Odfpy

Posted on November 6, 2011 by marco83

Odfpy is a python library to read and write OpenDocument documents (such as the .odt or.ods created with OpenOffice.org). However, the documentation and examples shipped with Odfpy are more oriented to writing new documents rather than reading existing ones. Failing … Continue reading →

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MCEdit “Flood fill” filter

Posted on July 25, 2011 by marco83

A plugin (“filter”) for MCEdit (a map editor for Minecraft) written in Python. The plugin performs a “flood fill”. Since the filter alters the world outside of MCEdit selection box, the visualization is not updated until the level is saved … Continue reading →

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Dev Doodles

Posted on April 28, 2011 by marco83

No software developer can be considered legit if her desk isn’t cluttered with scrap paper covered in doodles, hasty written numbers, impromptu UML diagrams and meaningless arrows. I just took some pictures of the ones I made in the last … Continue reading →

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BSc dissertation project: Webreader

Posted on January 12, 2011 by marco83

A webpage speech synthesizer with voice command recognition, for visual impaired people. Created in collaboration with CNR/Italian W3C Office (Dr. Oreste Signore) and DotVocal. Academic supervisor: Dr. Roberto Bruni, University of Pisa. The application is composed of a Firefox plugin … Continue reading →

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“Ricaricami Pisa” on Android

Posted on October 20, 2010 by marco83

“Ricaricami Pisa for Android” is an application for Android platform to facilitate the top-up of student cards issued by the University of Pisa. The student cards are used to pay for meals at the university canteen. “Ricarichiamoci” is a service … Continue reading →

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