Graphics, Figures & Tables ⇒ Inserting figures from different folders

[m.laura]

Hi,
I'm quite new to Latex and have come across a slight problem, or more of an inconvenience really, with inserting figures from different folders.

I am able to insert the figures i want from all the different folders i hav using:
\begin{figure}
\includegraphics{/dir1..../figure1.eps}
\end{figure}

However the directory locations are long and tedious to type out each time.
So my question is: Is there a way of defining the directories that will be used in the preamble, and then quickly referring back to these previously defined directories when I want to insert each figure?

... I hope my question makes sense...

Laura.

[mssm]

Hey Laura,

In fact, there is such a thing. The first three hits on Google with the keywords 'latex', 'figure', and 'directory' gave me the answers to that problem.

You are searching for the \graphicspath{} command.

A good idea for any sort of problem is to consult Google.

[localghost]

[…] A good idea for any sort of problem is to consult Google.

A much better idea is to use the search function of forums like this. A search engine is not the universal remedy and its results mostly lead to forum threads anyway.

The \graphicspath command should be used with caution (see l2tabu).


Best regards
Thorsten

[m.laura]

Thanks for the help localghost, I've got the \graphicspath command working now so even though its not the best method it should be ok for my document.

And to mssm, I did try google first but I was having trouble defining exactly what I was looking for in a few words. Once you mentioned \graphicspath I was able to find an explanation online fairly easily though so thanks, I guess.