{errors} is for questions regarding or including compilation or similar errors.
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pdflatex nonstopmode with TikZ stops compiling
I compiled a TikZ code using pdflatex -interaction=nonstopmode. Depending on code errors, compiling stops. I want to know what went wrong. Let me show you two cases, both of which involve a code error ...
4
votes
1answer
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Use of \cals doesn't match its definition \calscommand
The following minimal working example employs a cals table in the document environment and works fine:
\documentclass{article}
%document encoding
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
%geometry
...
0
votes
1answer
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errors: esami package short answer questions
I am using the esami package to make a short answer exam. According to the documentation, I can use the following code in the variants file:
This is the eachtest.tex file.
\begin{problem}
This is ...
7
votes
1answer
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MiKTeX’s LuaLaTeX and minitoc: “I can't write on file …mtc”
When compiling the code below with LuaLaTeX I get the error: "I can't write on file 'test.mtc'". Any ideas on how to resolve this? (Btw, the file test.mtc is there and contains the word "Contents")
...
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votes
3answers
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Package natbib Error: Bibliography not compatible with author-year citations
I have a basic tex file and a bibliography which is exported from Mendeley
However, when I want to cite in the author-year style, I get the error:
Package natbib Error: Bibliography not compatible ...
14
votes
3answers
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Is there any way to generate custom errors/warnings in LaTeX?
I want something like \ifmmode\else\GenerateWarning{The command \backslash uzuka is supported only in math mode.}\fi, which is supposed to generate a warning "The command \uzuka is supported only in ...
7
votes
2answers
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Subfigure: error “Missing number, treated as zero”
\begin{figure} \center
\begin{subfigure}[b]
\includegraphics[width=60mm]{a}
\label{fig:a}
\end{subfigure} %
\begin{subfigure}[b]
...
2
votes
1answer
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I can't get LaTeX to recognize the Venndiagram package even though TeX Live says the package is installed [closed]
I am new to using LaTeX, I have not figured out how to properly install a package yet. I believe this is my issue, if someone could help guide me through the proper way of doing so I would appreciate ...
0
votes
0answers
110 views
Error when compiling (pdfLaTeX)
I wrote some lines and I wanted to view the pdf, so I compiled and built but I have this error message:
This is pdfTeX, Version 3.1415926-2.4-1.40.13 (MiKTeX 2.9 64-bit)
pdflatex.EXE: The memory ...
3
votes
1answer
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A list of pairs in pgfkeys
Having learnt a lot about the pgfkeys package as a result of my last question, I'm now trying to do some more adventurous things.
Let's say I have a command called \blob, whose value is the ...
1
vote
0answers
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Strange “missing \item” problem in enumerate [closed]
According to this website, the following should work:
\begin{enumerate}[I]
\item foobar
\end{enumerate}
Yet, I always get the same error, with any of the [] options:
! LaTeX Error: Something's ...
7
votes
2answers
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Why does TeX attempt to insert 'missing' tokens?
"Missing \cr inserted", but it looks to me like it's already there!
Missing $ inserted
...
Why does TeX attempt to insert missing tokens? Why doesn't it simply throw up and die?
...
3
votes
3answers
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Texmaker (Windows version) - first use - Error: Log file not found!
This is my first time using a LaTeX editor.
I installed the Windows version of Texmaker changing the C drive to D and leaving the rest of the install path the same.
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
...
2
votes
2answers
57 views
Undefined control sequence \pgfmath@
Why does the following code give me this error message?
Error
ERROR: Undefined control sequence.
--- TeX said ---
\pgfmath@dimen@ ...men@@ #1=0.0pt\relax \pgfmath@
l.28 \draw ...
2
votes
1answer
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Disappearing Lines?
I have a strange (and serious) problem. For some reason, text that is showing up in the pdf of my file (I'm using TeXworks) ... is no longer showing up in the file itself. And when I go to the line ...
3
votes
1answer
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LaTeX getting “Missing } inserted” error
I'm getting "Missing } inserted" error, when compiling with pdflatex and I really don't understand why. This is occurring in a beamer frame. Maybe someone comes up with something useful.
...
0
votes
1answer
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latexmk pointing to a line of code with an error that I don't see [closed]
When trying to compile my code, latexmk keeps hitting me with an undefined control sequences. I have checked above, below, and the line it says is causing the issue, but I don't see anything wrong.
...
0
votes
1answer
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epstopdf : “No appropriate script or program found: epstopdf”
I have a paper I am trying to submit to a journal, but my advisor is unable to get it to compile on his computer. He has Windows XP.
It compiles on my Mac, and I also compiled it on Windows Vista ...
3
votes
2answers
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“Missing $ inserted” although I have $
I have problem with this
$ \text{bredden = x \Leftrightarrow längden = 3 \cdot bredden = 3x} $
I get a
Missing $ inserted
error, although I have $.
0
votes
2answers
101 views
Updating packages in TeXLive 2011
I have TeXLive 2011 distribution on my Windows 7. I haven't updated it before. I downloaded it as an iso file. Anyway, I tried to use the mdframed package in an example document like below:
...
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vote
0answers
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Runaway argument [closed]
Where is my fault here: \text{Genom att undersöka var kurvan $f_{A}(x)$ skär linjen $T=20$ ser vi att $x\approx {4.3}$ då $f_{A}(x) = 20$. Error message "Runaway argument".
0
votes
0answers
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Entering Extended Mode
I am trying to run a document in TeXworks and as far as the process gets to is 'entering extended mode.' It has been entering for about an hour. What is extended mode and why does it seem to be ...
2
votes
1answer
799 views
TeXstudio Compile: Error: Could not start the command: pdflatex.exe
I'm trying write a report in LaTeX but TeXstudio won't let me. All I have is this:
\documentclass[a4paper,11pt]{report}
\usepackage[T1]{fontenc}
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\usepackage{lmodern}
...
6
votes
3answers
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Opaque error messages given by common environments
This is a public-interest question.
The title of the question Why does this error keep popping up even though I clearly fixed it? poignantly expresses a fundamental truth of LaTeX usage: sometimes ...
0
votes
1answer
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'slashbox.sty' not found
I am not the best when it comes to working with programs like LaTeX and I am unable to open a .tex document, or rather 'LaTeX it' since it keeps coming up with this error. I have downloaded ...
2
votes
1answer
81 views
Writing multiplication dots
I try to write a multiplication dot and use \cdot, 4 = 2/cdot{2}. But I get the error message Missing $ inserted. What have I forgotten?
27
votes
3answers
1k views
$327.68 Knuth reward check
I know something about $327.68 Knuth reward check. However, I cannot find a comprehensive list of people rewarded for finding errors in TeX. I do know, that among them is Bogusław Jackowski (Twice, ...
1
vote
1answer
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xdvi not showing pages of tex file
I am using the commands:
latex <filename>.tex
xdvi <filename>.dvi
The document is compiling fine but in the xdvik viewer only the first page is visible. I am unable to understand why is ...
2
votes
1answer
193 views
Unable to compile TeXmaker 4.0.2 with MiKTeX 2.9
I just downloaded first MiKTex 2.9 and then TeXmaker 4.0.2. However, I am having a hard time getting it to compile. I always get the info box saying Can't detect the file name followed by the info box ...
10
votes
1answer
2k views
Impossible to save LaTeX file in Texmaker on Windows
Yesterday, I downloaded the latest version of MiKTeX and Texmaker and started using XeLaTeX. Today, I am no longer able to compile or save any .tex file. When I try to do so, a message pops up: “The ...
5
votes
2answers
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Error using Minted for syntax highlighting in custom document class
I am writing Master thesis in LaTeX and want to use minted package for source code syntax highlighting. I have installed it successfully and minimal example from minted documentation works just fine.
...
3
votes
2answers
515 views
TeX fails to generate output with Hebrew text: Jerusalem font metric file missing
I have MiKTeX installed on a Windows machine.
I have this simple document, where I'm trying to use Hebrew:
\documentclass[12pt]{article}
\usepackage{ucs} % package to add unicode support
...
0
votes
0answers
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Problem when using hyperref together with cleveref [duplicate]
As it says in the cleveref documentation hyperref must be loaded before cleveref. But at me I have to load at least one package between them and I would really like to know why.
The not working ...
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vote
3answers
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Texmaker Error “File not found”
When I open my Thesis.tex file I get "File not found"
Worst error description ever!?
This first occured when I opened the .tex file yesterday from my USB. My USB was suddenly write protected ...
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votes
2answers
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Error while printing chinese character
I am printing a document with Chinese and getting some errors. Below is a MWE with the character causing problems.
\documentclass[11pt,table,a5paper]{article}
\usepackage[T1,T2A]{fontenc}
...
4
votes
1answer
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PDF inclusion: found PDF version <1.5>, but at most version <1. 4> allowed
How do I get rid of this error:
PDF inclusion: found PDF version <1.5>, but at most version <1. 4> allowed
I tried putting \pdfoptionpdfminorversion=5 after my preamble, but nothing ...
5
votes
3answers
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How to subtract both very large numbers and numbers smaller than one?
In the context of Scientific Notation Only For Large Numbers have we been looking for a way to handle large numbers, as pgfmathparse can't cope with these. The only package we could find was ...
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vote
0answers
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Running BibLatex (Backend=Biber) in Texmaker
I have quite an interesting problem. After backup of my system (Windwos 7 x86) I have troubles running biblatex in general. I solved the problem partially.
I have MikTex 2.9 installed and using ...
1
vote
1answer
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Error when using minted package and -output-directory option
I am having problem when I use the -output-directory option while I am using minted. It does not move the .out.pyg and .pyg file to the output directory and it gives me an error.
I there any ...
0
votes
0answers
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Line 0: Something's wrong--perhaps a missing \item [closed]
I have written an article in LaTeX using TexStudio. I am new to LaTeX but I have added to this article today with the same functions used before i.e. maths, tables, wraptables, longtables, images (in ...
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0answers
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Latex Error “undefined in H.S”
I downloaded a thesis proposal template. When I compile it no error appears, but to display dvi, I got the following error. So what is the problem and how to fix it?
Error: /undefined in H.S
Operand ...
0
votes
1answer
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dvipng error when using htlatex on eps file. includegraphics Unrecoverable error 36096
I am hoping someone here can give me a hint about this error. I am not really sure this is latex problem, but part of the software that I am using to process the latex document.
The setup is very ...
2
votes
0answers
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Custom class causing errors [closed]
I am using a custom class for my thesis.
It is causing errors whenever I try to make a chapter (the class is based on report). I have tracked down that this piece is the one causing the error:
...
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votes
0answers
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TeXstudio runtime error when adding a new figure
I am new to LaTeX, I use TeXstudio version 2.5.1 on Windows 7 to write my dissertation. Up to now all went perfectly well. Today I simply added a new figure in .pdf format, size is 4MB, and got a C++ ...
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vote
0answers
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includegraphics stopped working after including another graphic [closed]
Currently using Texmaker and using this line of code:
\begin{figure}[h!]
\includegraphics[scale=.5]{Figures/Blah}
\caption{\label{Blah} BLAH BLAH}
\end{figure}
Everything worked with several other ...
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vote
0answers
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Why can I compile a tikzpicture perfectly in one chapter but not in another? [closed]
I am having trouble with including a tikz flow chart in my code.
In my preamble I have included
\usepackage{tikz}
\usepackage{pgfplots}
\usetikzlibrary{shapes,arrows}
and this is the flow chart:
...
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vote
2answers
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Error message: LaTeX can't find ieeetrans.sty
My code is
\documentclass[oneside,12pt]{Classes/VTU}
\title{TITLE OF THE THESIS}
\author{by \\ \vspace{2mm}NAME OF CANDIDATE \vspace{5mm}}
\collegeordept{Department Name}
\university{College Name}
...
2
votes
0answers
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bibliography entry missing [closed]
I have got a problem with BibTeX: For exhibition catalogues I have used the misc entrytype in Jabref and for sorting I have added a key = {Ausst.Kat. place}. This works fine. Only one entry always ...
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votes
2answers
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“Missing character” or “does not map to ascii” message with biblatex and biber
I started drafting a question here but then, through some further work, found a solution. I though it might be worth putting in what I found here for others.
The problem relates to using biber as a ...
3
votes
2answers
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Missing \item when compiling my resume
I've building my resume using resume.cls, and I keep getting an error. However, it doesn't seem to be consistent:
\documentclass{resume} % Use the custom resume.cls style
...
