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file building
Hi,
I am using Texmaker. I have been able to run the code using "Quick Build" command, and then manually opening the pdf file generated. The commands such as "PDFLatex", "View PDF", do not work. I get error messages such as "could not start the command".
Isn't there provision to get pdf file generated directly opened once I hit any "build" command?
Thank you,
Omkar
I am using Texmaker. I have been able to run the code using "Quick Build" command, and then manually opening the pdf file generated. The commands such as "PDFLatex", "View PDF", do not work. I get error messages such as "could not start the command".
Isn't there provision to get pdf file generated directly opened once I hit any "build" command?
Thank you,
Omkar
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Re: file building
Check the settings for Quick Build in TeXmaker (Options -> Configure TeXmaker). If necessary, post a screen shot of that dialogue window.
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Re: file building
Hi,
Please find attached screen shot of quick build command that I use.
I tried the other option, "PdfLaTex+View PDF". this option wouldn't create PDF itself.
Thank you,
Omkar
Please find attached screen shot of quick build command that I use.
I tried the other option, "PdfLaTex+View PDF". this option wouldn't create PDF itself.
Thank you,
Omkar
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Re: file building
What about the "Commands" section?
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file building
It seems to be caused by a wrong entry in the command line for "PdfLaTeX". In your settings the latex compiler is used instead, hence no PDF file is build (but a DVI file). Change this comment line as follows.
Actual this should be the default setting. So I wonder where this changed entry comes from.
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pdflatex -interaction=nonstopmode %.tex
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Re: file building
Hi,
This is working fine now. PDF is getting created at right place.
One more query on this. When I hit F6 (or some other command) can't I get PDF created and opened in one go? Do I have to open the PDF file personally?
Thank you,
Omkar
This is working fine now. PDF is getting created at right place.
One more query on this. When I hit F6 (or some other command) can't I get PDF created and opened in one go? Do I have to open the PDF file personally?
Thank you,
Omkar
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file building
Obviously yes (by hitting F7). For more information about handling and configuring TeXmaker refer to its documentation.omkardpd wrote:[…] One more query on this. When I hit F6 (or some other command) can't I get PDF created and opened in one go? Do I have to open the PDF file personally? […]
How to make a "Minimal Example"
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¹ System: TeX Live 2025 (vanilla), TeXworks 0.6.10
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¹ System: TeX Live 2025 (vanilla), TeXworks 0.6.10