Hi, We All.
I am new to the forum here, I found them on the grounds that my supervisor told me to write his engineering work in LaTeX, and therefore the net searching for just encountered this forum, I hope that users will help me in choosing a program for that purpose. Very please any advice in choosing the best program from which I could use.
Best Regards Jarek.
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Johannes_B
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Hi and welcome Jarek,
you have given us quite a few information. A good TeX-distribution running on all main operating systems is TeX Live from TUG. It comes with its own simple and easy to use editor Texworks.
A good starting point might be reading the introduction LaTeX for complete novices by Nicola Talbot.
you have given us quite a few information. A good TeX-distribution running on all main operating systems is TeX Live from TUG. It comes with its own simple and easy to use editor Texworks.
A good starting point might be reading the introduction LaTeX for complete novices by Nicola Talbot.
The smart way: Calm down and take a deep breath, read posts and provided links attentively, try to understand and ask if necessary.
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Stefan Kottwitz
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Hi Jarek,
welcome to the forum!
Also I prefer TeX Live, it can easily be installed over the internet, just follow Johannes' link above. It comes with TeXworks as an editor, which is quick and efficient. I always use it. If you prefer a complex environment, there are also feature-rich editors, Kile (Linux, difficult to run on Windows but possible) and next TeXmaker or TeXstudio are on the list.
For a quick start, you could consider getting a book (such as the LaTeX Beginner's Guide which I wrote) but there's a lot of free information on the Internet: LaTeX Resources for Beginners.
Stefan
welcome to the forum!
Also I prefer TeX Live, it can easily be installed over the internet, just follow Johannes' link above. It comes with TeXworks as an editor, which is quick and efficient. I always use it. If you prefer a complex environment, there are also feature-rich editors, Kile (Linux, difficult to run on Windows but possible) and next TeXmaker or TeXstudio are on the list.
For a quick start, you could consider getting a book (such as the LaTeX Beginner's Guide which I wrote) but there's a lot of free information on the Internet: LaTeX Resources for Beginners.
Stefan
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Re: Hello
Thank you for the information, as the main system on which I wrote engineering work will be a windows system. Therefore, to get me interested in something under this system, my supervisor also recommending Kile but unfortunately I do not have linux and I will not write on it their engineering work. I was thinking WinEDT or LyX what you think about it.
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Johannes_B
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I still think, for a beginner texworks is the best bit. Following texmaker or texstudio for more experienced users. This was also suggested by Stefan.
WinEdt runs on Windows, but i never used it. So i can't tell you anything useful about it.
LyX on the other hand seems to be easy to use, but one of the developers said it is a tool for advanced LaTeX users.
There is a myriad of LaTeX editors out there, many many more pure text editors. Choose one you are fimiliar with. Some people use Notepad++ for all their typing, some use Emacs, i use vim for example.
WinEdt runs on Windows, but i never used it. So i can't tell you anything useful about it.
LyX on the other hand seems to be easy to use, but one of the developers said it is a tool for advanced LaTeX users.
There is a myriad of LaTeX editors out there, many many more pure text editors. Choose one you are fimiliar with. Some people use Notepad++ for all their typing, some use Emacs, i use vim for example.
The smart way: Calm down and take a deep breath, read posts and provided links attentively, try to understand and ask if necessary.
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Stefan Kottwitz
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WinEdt was the first LaTeX editor I used, a very long time ago. It's a nice one.
However, I recommend TeXworks. Side by side of TeX code and preview window, easy to use, quick, enough features. I don't miss a bunch of toolbars and assistants. I would say, it's much better to learn LaTeX commands instead of learning which button in a toolbar to find and to click.
LyX is a nice editor, more word like, but it's a system ontop of LaTeX. It seems easier at first sight because it hides LaTeX from the user. However, for things which aren't foreseen features, you need to insert real LaTeX. And, in case of problems: with LyX, it's hard to describe what fails and how to fix it (click here, click there, ...) With LaTeX, tell us problem code and we tell you fixing code.
Stefan
However, I recommend TeXworks. Side by side of TeX code and preview window, easy to use, quick, enough features. I don't miss a bunch of toolbars and assistants. I would say, it's much better to learn LaTeX commands instead of learning which button in a toolbar to find and to click.
LyX is a nice editor, more word like, but it's a system ontop of LaTeX. It seems easier at first sight because it hides LaTeX from the user. However, for things which aren't foreseen features, you need to insert real LaTeX. And, in case of problems: with LyX, it's hard to describe what fails and how to fix it (click here, click there, ...) With LaTeX, tell us problem code and we tell you fixing code.
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Johannes_B
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Student of engineering? Want to have an advanced text editor?
Have a look at either Emacs or Vim, both have extensions to be great LaTeX editors.
I tried Emacs first, but gave up after an hour still beeing in the tutorial. Tried vim the next day (it also comes with a tutorial) and never looked back. I guess you can either be a vim-guy, an emacs-guy or the type that never tried them.
Have a look at either Emacs or Vim, both have extensions to be great LaTeX editors.
I tried Emacs first, but gave up after an hour still beeing in the tutorial. Tried vim the next day (it also comes with a tutorial) and never looked back. I guess you can either be a vim-guy, an emacs-guy or the type that never tried them.
The smart way: Calm down and take a deep breath, read posts and provided links attentively, try to understand and ask if necessary.
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Stefan Kottwitz
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LaTeX is advanced, once you really dive into it. An editor is just a tool which can be changed.
Stefan
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Thanks for the info, test it.Johannes_B wrote:Student of engineering? Want to have an advanced text editor?
Have a look at either Emacs or Vim, both have extensions to be great LaTeX editors.
I tried Emacs first, but gave up after an hour still beeing in the tutorial. Tried vim the next day (it also comes with a tutorial) and never looked back. I guess you can either be a vim-guy, an emacs-guy or the type that never tried them.
So yes I am a student of engineering, yet only half a year and I can boast the title of engineer. I understand, then, thank you for the information.Stefan_K wrote:LaTeX is advanced, once you really dive into it. An editor is just a tool which can be changed.
Stefan
Oh, I guess I'll often here in this forum resided. It starts with you I like it.Best Regards Jarek.