Chrome Extention for the students of BITS, Pilani to upload their preferences easily to the Practice School Division's Portal.

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Version
1.3
Update
June 5, 2021
Size
12.46KiB
Developer
Category
Users
971
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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PS Companion Extension

A simple extension that helps the user to upload a CSV file and rearrange elements of the preference table (in the Practice School Portal - http://psd.bits-pilani.ac.in/) using the contents of the csv file. The need of this application is to eliminate the need to drag and drop rows in a table to arrange them which wastes a lot of time. This extension adds new tools when you're present on http://psd.bits-pilani.ac.in to help you upload your CSV file and rearrange the list with a click of a button which saves you a lot of time!

Source Code : https://github.com/Joe2k/PS-Companion

Steps to use this extension:

- Visit psitseasy.ml Project bank page and download the latest CSV file.
- Sort the rows of the sheet in the preference order you want.
- Do not change/delete any columns. Only rearrange with the rows.
- Now you are ready to upload it in the Fill station preferences page. (http://psd.bits-pilani.ac.in/Student/StudentStationPreference.aspx)
- Click on the extension icon and a new section will appear in the page for you to upload your CSV file.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install PS Companion extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install PS Companion extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install PS Companion extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install PS Companion extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download PS Companion extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a PS Companion extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the PS Companion Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the PS Companion extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the PS Companion extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for PS Companion extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the PS Companion extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download PS Companion extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install PS Companion extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the PS Companion extension file

Select and download the PS Companion extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the PS Companion extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your PS Companion extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the PS Companion extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install PS Companion extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Neil Sarkar (ID: 0000009fc41d21cf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/22/2021 thanks mate

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J ALVIN RONNIE (ID: 00000020f2afb865) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/18/2021 amazing

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VAISHNAVEE NAUTIYAL (ID: 000000ac5b878bc9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/12/2021 Saved alot of my time in uploading my PS preferences for BITS pilani, a much recommended, easy to use and user friendly app to help you.

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Sarthak Chaudhary (ID: 00000086e793f455) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/12/2021 Does what it says it does perfectly. A possible upgrade would be adding the ability to parse data from the station preference pdf, but I feel that would involve way too much work perhaps

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Tanya Prasad (ID: 00000092be5b13ad) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/10/2021 jonny pro!