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by jhapk
Thu May 14, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: Graphics, Figures & Tables
Topic: Plotting an array of numbers using Tikz
Replies: 1
Views: 4462

Plotting an array of numbers using Tikz

I have an array of numbers, ZX, as follows of size N=12.

-1.0000000000000000
-0.94489927222288217
-0.81927932164400663
-0.63287615303186073
-0.39953094096534891
-0.13655293285492756
0.13655293285492756
0.39953094096534891
0.63287615303186073
0.81927932164400663
0 ...
by jhapk
Sun Dec 14, 2014 5:55 am
Forum: Graphics, Figures & Tables
Topic: Inserting an image behind the text
Replies: 1
Views: 6316

Inserting an image behind the text

I have a regular page full of text and I don't want to change the text flow. I want to put an image
in the background, so that the text is simply written over it as if it was a blank page. Is it possible?
by jhapk
Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:39 am
Forum: Graphics, Figures & Tables
Topic: Images in a circle - TikZ
Replies: 1
Views: 3603

Images in a circle - TikZ

I have 8 rectangular photos. I want to arrange them in a circle facing radially outwards like in this photo
Image

replacing the hand prints with my photographs. Any smart codes to do that?
by jhapk
Fri Nov 21, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: Text Formatting
Topic: A multilingual multi-script document
Replies: 8
Views: 5405

Re: A multilingual multi-script document

I am able to find "Palatino" for Mac but I cannot locate "Palatino Linotype".
by jhapk
Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:03 am
Forum: Text Formatting
Topic: A multilingual multi-script document
Replies: 8
Views: 5405

A multilingual multi-script document

When I am compiling my document using xetex and trying to use a font called Palatino Linotype I get the following error:

The font "Palatino Linotype" cannot be found.

Where in Mac can I install this font and how do I make xelatex read it? I don't know if it means anything but inside my texlive ...
by jhapk
Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:54 pm
Forum: Text Formatting
Topic: A multilingual multi-script document
Replies: 8
Views: 5405

Re: A multilingual multi-script document

Thanks a lot for recommending XeLatex.

Regarding Emacs, I am getting troubles. I have some contributions from other users who send me text in various languages. I simply want to copy-paste in emacs, but it shows me errors with the special (non-english) characters. I guess I will have to look into ...
by jhapk
Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: Page Layout
Topic: New command "random"
Replies: 3
Views: 3732

Re: New command "random"

oh! wow!! these two packages are awesome. thanks a lot.
by jhapk
Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Text Formatting
Topic: A multilingual multi-script document
Replies: 8
Views: 5405

A multilingual multi-script document

I am creating a document which includes many languages in many scripts ranging from Norwegian, Urdu, Slovenian, English, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic and others. I am very confused about what text editor to use (my favourite Emacs seems to have trouble with non-english texts) and which Latex packages to ...
by jhapk
Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:54 am
Forum: Page Layout
Topic: New command "random"
Replies: 3
Views: 3732

New command "random"

This works

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\newcommand{\random}[1]{\noindent\rule{\textwidth}{0.4pt}\newline{#1}\newline\noindent\rule{\textwidth}{\
0.4pt}\vspace{0.2in}}