Add Windows native executable support via PyInstaller #2

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:04:04Z

User requested Windows-native version similar to compiled .NET/VB.NET applications. Implemented PyInstaller-based solution that creates standalone Windows executables while preserving the Python codebase.

Implementation

Batch Scripts - One-click execution

setup_windows.bat - Automated setup with dependency validation
run_cvv2net.bat / run_ocr_extractor.bat - Application launchers
build_windows_exe.bat - EXE builder using PyInstaller

PyInstaller Configuration

.spec files for both applications
UPX compression disabled (avoids antivirus false positives)
Hidden imports declared for all dependencies

Documentation (bilingual TR/EN)

START_HERE_WINDOWS.md - Quick reference
WINDOWS_GUIDE.md - Full setup and troubleshooting
WINDOWS_NATIVE.md - Technical rationale
Updated main README.md with Windows section

Usage

Three methods available:

# Method 1: Batch files (requires Python)
setup_windows.bat
run_cvv2net.bat

# Method 2: Standalone executables (no Python required)
build_windows_exe.bat
dist\cvv2net.exe

# Method 3: Direct Python (unchanged)
python cvv2net.py

Technical Notes

PyInstaller chosen over .NET rewrite: same result (native .exe), minimal changes (~1,160 lines vs ~10,000+)
All dependencies bundled in EXE (~50-100 MB per executable)
Error handling added for pip upgrades and missing dependencies
Tesseract OCR still required separately for ocr_card_extractor.exe

Original prompt

Merhaba, uygulamanın python yerine tamamen windows ortamında calisan bir versiyonunu talep ediyorum. .net visual basic ile derlenmis formatinda gibi.

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Co-authored-by: cvv2com <44297426+cvv2com@users.noreply.github.com>

cvv2com · 2026-01-20T05:18:20Z

@copilot eline saglık. sanirim bitirdin.

cvv2com

look nice :)

Copilot

Pull request overview

This pull request adds comprehensive Windows native executable support to the CVV2.NET application using PyInstaller. The user requested a Windows-native version similar to compiled .NET/VB.NET applications. Instead of a complete rewrite, the implementation provides PyInstaller-based executables that achieve the same goal with minimal code changes.

Changes:

Added Windows batch scripts for one-click setup and execution (setup_windows.bat, run_cvv2net.bat, run_ocr_extractor.bat, build_windows_exe.bat)
Created PyInstaller configuration files (.spec files) for building standalone Windows executables
Added comprehensive bilingual (Turkish/English) documentation covering quick start, detailed guides, and troubleshooting

Reviewed changes

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File	Description
setup_windows.bat	Automated setup script with Python detection, dependency installation, and Tesseract checking
run_cvv2net.bat	Launcher for text-based scanner with dependency validation
run_ocr_extractor.bat	Launcher for OCR extractor with Tesseract checks
build_windows_exe.bat	PyInstaller-based executable builder for creating standalone .exe files
cvv2net.spec	PyInstaller configuration for cvv2net executable
ocr_card_extractor.spec	PyInstaller configuration for OCR extractor executable
WINDOWS_README.md	Quick start guide with 3-step setup instructions
WINDOWS_GUIDE.md	Comprehensive installation and troubleshooting guide
WINDOWS_NATIVE.md	Technical rationale explaining the PyInstaller approach
START_HERE_WINDOWS.md	Entry point documentation for Windows users
IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md	Detailed implementation notes and testing recommendations
CHANGES.md	Complete change log documenting all additions
requirements.txt	Added pyinstaller>=5.0.0 dependency
README.md	Updated with Windows-specific usage section and three usage methods

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Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:14Z

run_ocr_extractor.bat

+python --version >nul 2>&1
+if errorlevel 1 (
+    echo HATA: Python bulunamadi / ERROR: Python not found
+    echo Lutfen Python 3 yukleyin / Please install Python 3


Multiple spelling errors in Turkish. "Lutfen" should be "Lütfen", "yukleyin" should be "yükleyin".

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echo Lutfen Python 3 yukleyin / Please install Python 3

echo Lütfen Python 3 yükleyin / Please install Python 3

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:14Z

run_ocr_extractor.bat

+)
+
+echo.
+echo ocr_card_extractor.py calistiriliyor / Running ocr_card_extractor.py...


Spelling errors in Turkish. "calistiriliyor" should be "çalıştırılıyor".

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echo ocr_card_extractor.py calistiriliyor / Running ocr_card_extractor.py...

echo ocr_card_extractor.py çalıştırılıyor / Running ocr_card_extractor.py...

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:14Z

build_windows_exe.bat

+    echo.
+    echo HATA: cvv2net.exe olusturulamadi / ERROR: Failed to build cvv2net.exe
+    echo.
+    echo Olasi Cozumler / Possible Solutions:


Spelling error in Turkish. "Olasi" should be "Olası", "Cozumler" should be "Çözümler".

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:15Z

WINDOWS_GUIDE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,366 @@
+# Windows Kurulum ve Kullanım Kılavuzu / Windows Installation and Usage Guide


Spelling error in Turkish. "yaşıyorsunuz" is incorrectly written as "yaşıyorsunuz" in the text but appears correct. However, "Kilavuzu" should be "Kılavuzu".

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:15Z

START_HERE_WINDOWS.md

+```
+Çift tıkla / Double-click
+
+### 3️⃣ Çalıştır / Run


Spelling error: "Calistir" should be "Çalıştır".

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:25Z

build_windows_exe.bat

+pyinstaller --clean cvv2net.spec
+if errorlevel 1 (
+    echo.
+    echo HATA: cvv2net.exe olusturulamadi / ERROR: Failed to build cvv2net.exe


Spelling errors in Turkish. "olusturulamadi" should be "oluşturulamadı".

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:25Z

build_windows_exe.bat

+echo BASARILI! / SUCCESS!
+echo ======================================================================
+echo.
+echo Dosyalar olusturuldu / Files created:


Spelling errors in Turkish. "olusturuldu" should be "oluşturuldu".

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echo Dosyalar olusturuldu / Files created:

echo Dosyalar oluşturuldu / Files created:

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:26Z

build_windows_exe.bat

+echo   - dist\cvv2net.exe
+echo   - dist\ocr_card_extractor.exe
+echo.
+echo Bu .exe dosyalari baska Windows bilgisayarlarda calistirilabilir.


Spelling errors in Turkish. "calistirilabilir" should be "çalıştırılabilir".

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echo Bu .exe dosyalari baska Windows bilgisayarlarda calistirilabilir.

echo Bu .exe dosyalari baska Windows bilgisayarlarda çalıştırılabilir.

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:26Z

build_windows_exe.bat

+echo These .exe files can be run on other Windows computers.
+echo.
+echo NOTLAR / NOTES:
+echo - ocr_card_extractor.exe icin Tesseract OCR ayri yuklenmelidir


Spelling errors in Turkish. "yuklenmelidir" should be "yüklenmelidir".

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echo - ocr_card_extractor.exe icin Tesseract OCR ayri yuklenmelidir

echo - ocr_card_extractor.exe icin Tesseract OCR ayri yüklenmelidir

Copilot · 2026-01-20T05:28:26Z

build_windows_exe.bat

+REM Bu script Python uygulamalarini Windows .exe dosyalarina donusturur
+REM This script converts Python applications to Windows .exe files
+
+echo ======================================================================
+echo   CVV2.NET - Windows Executable Builder
+echo   PyInstaller ile EXE Olusturucu / EXE Builder with PyInstaller


Spelling error: "Olusturucu" should be "Oluşturucu", "donusturur" should be "dönüştürür".

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REM Bu script Python uygulamalarini Windows .exe dosyalarina donusturur

REM This script converts Python applications to Windows .exe files

echo ======================================================================

echo CVV2.NET - Windows Executable Builder

echo PyInstaller ile EXE Olusturucu / EXE Builder with PyInstaller

REM Bu script Python uygulamalarini Windows .exe dosyalarina dönüştürür

REM This script converts Python applications to Windows .exe files

echo ======================================================================

echo CVV2.NET - Windows Executable Builder

echo PyInstaller ile EXE Oluşturucu / EXE Builder with PyInstaller

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Copilot AI and others added 6 commits January 20, 2026 05:09

Add Windows support with batch files and build scripts

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Co-authored-by: cvv2com <44297426+cvv2com@users.noreply.github.com>

Add WINDOWS_NATIVE.md documentation explaining Windows-native approach

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Co-authored-by: cvv2com <44297426+cvv2com@users.noreply.github.com>

Add implementation summary document

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Fix code review issues: disable UPX, improve error handling

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Add comprehensive change log documenting Windows implementation

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Add START_HERE_WINDOWS.md quick reference guide

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	echo Lutfen Python 3 yukleyin / Please install Python 3
	echo Lütfen Python 3 yükleyin / Please install Python 3

	echo ocr_card_extractor.py calistiriliyor / Running ocr_card_extractor.py...
	echo ocr_card_extractor.py çalıştırılıyor / Running ocr_card_extractor.py...

		@@ -0,0 +1,366 @@
		# Windows Kurulum ve Kullanım Kılavuzu / Windows Installation and Usage Guide

	echo Dosyalar olusturuldu / Files created:
	echo Dosyalar oluşturuldu / Files created:

	echo Bu .exe dosyalari baska Windows bilgisayarlarda calistirilabilir.
	echo Bu .exe dosyalari baska Windows bilgisayarlarda çalıştırılabilir.

	echo - ocr_card_extractor.exe icin Tesseract OCR ayri yuklenmelidir
	echo - ocr_card_extractor.exe icin Tesseract OCR ayri yüklenmelidir

Add Windows native executable support via PyInstaller #2

Add Windows native executable support via PyInstaller #2

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