In the Lyx section I have asked for help because LyX keeps crashing. Problem is that I don't think it is an easy fix and I want to write my book so:
Is there a program that can import a LyX file wihtout LyX exporting it first so that I can continue to work.
Decision Guidance ⇒ Import LyX files
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