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Create interactive dashboards from PDFs in minutes

The Rundown: Transform any PDF into a dynamic, interactive dashboard using AI-powered coding and Replit.

🧰 Who is this useful for:

  • Business analysts needing to quickly visualize data from reports
  • Researchers looking to present findings in an engaging format
  • Marketers aiming to create interactive presentations from PDF data
  • Students wanting to bring their academic papers to life visually

 

STEP 1: Prepare Your AI Assistant and PDF

Choose an AI chatbot with advanced coding capabilities (e.g., GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet). Upload your PDF to the chatbot and provide a detailed prompt requesting a Python script for an interactive dashboard.

For example:

“As a seasoned Python developer, create a script for a state-of-the-art interactive dashboard. This dashboard should visualize key data points from the provided PDF document using appropriate chart types. Implement multiple charts arranged vertically, incorporating trend analysis and period-over-period comparisons where relevant. Utilize Plotly Dash for dashboard construction and ensure Replit compatibility. Enhance user experience with dynamic elements such as hover information, yearly filters, and interactive legend features. Structure your code with clear, descriptive comments and maintain a professional coding standard throughout. Approach the task methodically to produce an error-free, comprehensive script ready for immediate execution.”

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STEP 2: Generate and Retrieve the Code

Send your prompt along with the uploaded PDF. The AI will analyze the document and generate a Python script for your interactive dashboard. Once complete, copy the entire code provided by the AI.


STEP 3: Set Up Your Replit Environment

Sign up or log in to Replit.com. Create a new Python project by selecting “+ Create Repl”, Python, and “+Create Repl” again.

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Paste the AI-generated code into the main Python file.

 

STEP 4: Run and Refine Your Dashboard

Click the "Run" button in Replit to execute your code. After a few moments, your interactive dashboard should appear in the output window. Make any necessary adjustments to the code and re-run until satisfied.

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Note: You can click the "Open in new tab" button in Replit to view your dashboard in fullscreen!