Calculator Application

This repository contains two Python-based calculator applications, each built using the Tkinter library. Both support basic arithmetic operations and feature user-friendly graphical interfaces. Below, you'll find details about both versions: calc.py and calculator.py.

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calculator.py

calculator.py is a more feature-rich calculator application that includes additional functionality such as square, square root, customizable themes, and keyboard shortcuts.

Features

• Basic arithmetic operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
• Additional functionality: Square, Square Root
• Clear and Backspace buttons
• Keyboard shortcuts for ease of use
• Customizable themes via a theme.ini file

Technologies Used

• Python 3.x
• Tkinter
• ConfigParser (for theme management)

Installation

To run calculator.py:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/IHEfty/Calculator.py.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Calculator.py

3. Install Tkinter (if not already installed): Tkinter is included with most Python installations, but if it's not available, you can install it:

   • For Ubuntu:

     sudo apt-get install python3-tk

   • For Windows: Tkinter comes pre-installed with Python.

4. Run the application:

   python calculator.py

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Configuration

calculator.py supports customizable themes through a theme.ini file. You can modify the theme_name in the [default] section to change the default theme. Additional themes can be added by creating new sections in the file.

Sample theme.ini

[default]
theme_name = Gray

[Classic]
OFF_WHITE = #F8FAFF
WHITE = #FFFFFF
LIGHT_BLUE = #CCEDFF
LIGHT_GRAY = #F5F5F5
LABEL_COLOR = #25265E
BUTTON_TEXT_COLOR = #25265E
BUTTON_BACKGROUND = #FFFFFF
EQUALS_BACKGROUND = #4A90E2

[Gray]
DARK_GRAY = #1E1E1E
MEDIUM_GRAY = #3C3C3C
LIGHT_GRAY = #E1E1E1
BLUE = #4A90E2
WHITE = #FFFFFF
BUTTON_TEXT_COLOR = #1E1E1E
BUTTON_BACKGROUND = #FFFFFF
EQUALS_BACKGROUND = #1E1E1E

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calc.py

calc.py is a simple calculator application with a basic design and functionality. It includes essential arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Features

• Basic arithmetic operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
• Clear input field with the 'C' button
• Backspace functionality to remove the last character
• Error handling for invalid inputs

Installation

To run calc.py:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/IHEfty/Calculator.py.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Calculator.py

3. Run the application:

   python calc.py

How to Use

1. Launch the application: Run calc.py.
2. Input numbers and operations using the calculator buttons.
3. Perform calculations by pressing the = button.
4. Clear or backspace using the C or ← buttons respectively.

Note to CST CSE Students

This project is designed for educational purposes, especially for those new to Python and GUI development. Please use this code as a learning resource and avoid submitting it as your own work. Creativity is an art; feel that art!

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Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue to discuss any changes you'd like to make.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.