LyX ⇒ Dummies guide to LaTeX packages in LyX

[WalidSaladin]

Okay so just as the name of the posts suggests, I don't have a cooking clue on where to store additional LaTeX packages. I'm still new to LyX.

For example, I download the nomencl package from CTAN for the MikTeX distribution. Where do I save the package? And how do I call the package in the document's preamble? Are there any other things that I should consider when loading packages?

Also, do you perhaps know if or where one can find a list of (default) packages that come with LyX 2.0.0?

Thank you for your help.

WS

[localghost]

[…] For example, I download the nomencl package from CTAN for my MikTeX "back end". Where do I save the package? And how do I call the package in the document's preamble? Are there any other things that I should consider when loading packages? […]

Why don't you just install packages by the MiKTeX Package Manager (MPM). That's its job.


Best regards and welcome to the board
Thorsten

[scottkosty]

[…] For example, I download the nomencl package from CTAN for my MikTeX "back end". Where do I save the package? And how do I call the package in the document's preamble? Are there any other things that I should consider when loading packages? […]

Why don't you just install packages by the MiKTeX Package Manager (MPM). That's its job.


Best regards and welcome to the board
Thorsten

+1

Also, don't forget to go to Tools > Reconfigure after installing a new package so that LyX learns that you installed a new package.

[WalidSaladin]

Thank you both for your replies. I followed your advice and it worked.