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+data.tex
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+# About
+
+Set of scripts creating event invitations and promo materials for OpenAlt Romania.
+
+# Prereqs
+
+- Have LaTeX installed for xelatex
+- Install `poppler-utils` (or equivalent) for pdftoppm
+
+# How to use
+
+1. Rename `example_data.tex` to `data.tex`
+2. Update `data.tex` with information you want on your poster
+3. Run `openalt.sh`
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