My tools

Research support tools that I developed myself and continue to maintain. Each one comes from a real pain point at work; they show how problems were approached and can serve as a reference for similar custom projects.

APSIM Simulation Toolkit

In-houseMITPython

[In-house] APSIM GUI batch runner supporting parameter sweeps, scenario comparison and result organisation.

APSIM Simulation Toolkit is a graphical tool developed for batch APSIM NG simulations. It is mainly used to batch-generate and run APSIM models, sweep parameters, switch management scenarios, and aggregate and compare results. It runs directly on Windows and suits crop simulation research on maize, wheat and other crops.

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PDF Watermark Tool

In-houseMITPython

[In-house] Batch PDF watermarking tool supporting text and image watermarks.

PDF Watermark Tool is a Python-based batch PDF watermarking tool with a graphical interface. It supports text watermarks, image watermarks, batch processing of folders and automatic naming of output files, suited to lab reports, internal reports and organising PDF documents.

PDFWatermarksBatch processingPython

VBA Certificate Generator

In-houseMITPython

[In-house] Generates self-signed code signing certificates for Excel / Word VBA macro projects.

VBA Certificate Generator is a Windows GUI tool that generates self-signed code signing certificates for Excel and Word VBA macro projects. It suits signing VBA tools on a personal computer, trusted distribution of internal macro files and signing macro projects during testing.

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About these tools

All of these tools come from specific problems in real projects. Some are open source; others are still being improved. If you have a similar process to streamline, look at the case studies first and then send your own use case and goals.