VSCode Typing Simulator

A Python application that creates a video simulation of code being typed in a Visual Studio Code-like interface, complete with a Windows XP-style background.

Features

• Simulates typing code in a VSCode-like interface
• Windows XP-style desktop background
• Realistic window chrome with title bar and control buttons
• Line numbers
• Customizable typing speed
• Outputs to AVI video format

Requirements

• Python 3.9+
• OpenCV (4.8.0)
• NumPy (1.24.0)
• Pygame (2.5.0)

Installation

1. Create a virtual environment and activate it:

python -m venv env
source env/bin/activate  # On Windows use: env\Scripts\activate

2. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Place your Python source file in the project directory
2. Run the script:

python capture.py

3. Follow the prompts:

   • Enter the source file name (including .py extension)
   • Enter the output file name (without extension)
   • Enter the recording duration in seconds

4. Wait for the process to complete. The output will be saved as an AVI video file.

Example

You can test the application with the included example file:

python capture.py

Then enter:

• Source file: test.py
• Output file: demo
• Duration: 10

This will create a video showing the typing of a simple "Hello World" program.

Project Structure

.
├── capture.py          # Main script for video recording
├── vscode_mockup.py    # VSCode interface simulator
├── test.py            # Example Python file
├── media/             # Assets directory
│   ├── CascadiaCode.ttf           # VSCode font
│   └── windows-xp-wallpaper.jpeg  # Background image
├── requirements.txt    # Project dependencies
└── README.md          # Documentation

Configuration

You can modify the following parameters in the code:

• Window size: Change width and height in VSCodeMockup class (default: 1280x720)
• Typing speed: Modify delay parameter in simulate_typing method (default: 0.1s)
• Font size: Adjust font size in VSCodeMockup class (default: 14px)
• Window margins and dimensions in the VSCodeMockup class

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

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

Acknowledgments

• Visual Studio Code for inspiration
• Microsoft Windows XP for the nostalgic background
• Cascadia Code font by Microsoft