{errors} is for questions regarding or including compilation or similar errors.
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No room for a new \dimen
I have this error message:
! No room for a new \dimen . \ch@ck ...\else \errmessage {No room for
a new #3}
\fi
which I can not find a cure for.
9
votes
2answers
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How can I fix the error “GUI framework cannot be initialized” with TeXnicCenter and MiKTeX?
I don't know what I've done, but all of a sudden I am unable to compile any document which uses the geometry package. Minimal (non)-working example:
\documentclass[11pt]{article}
...
26
votes
3answers
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Applying a postaction to every path in TikZ
Sometime, for example in a solution to a recent question, one wants to apply a postaction (like a decoration) to a group of paths. A naive solution is to use every path/.style={}. Unfortunately this ...
2
votes
1answer
231 views
Quickest way of applying thesis to tex template
I am trying to apply my thesis to a TeX template. I have pdflatex installed on a Linux box (in my university), but cannot get it to work. When I point to my TeX file as below, it gives an error:
...
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votes
5answers
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Documents with typical LaTeX errors
I am giving a LaTeX course and have the idea to let the students find and solve problems within a few documents. Basically they shall learn how to create minimal examples and read error messages.
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votes
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Windows API error 5: “Access is denied” when trying to compile TikZ picture
I installed PGF but are unable to compile the following document:
\documentclass[10pt]{article}
\usepackage{pgf,tikz}
\begin{document}
\begin{tikzpicture}
\draw (0,0) --(1,2);
\end{tikzpicture}
...
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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 ...
4
votes
2answers
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Package PGF Math Error: Unknown operator `o' or `of'
I am getting a weird error while trying to place a node above another node using the below= syntax.
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{tikz}
\begin{document}
\begin{tikzpicture}
\node[] (node1) at ...
4
votes
2answers
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Despite using backslash dollar sign, error persists
\documentclass[a4paper,12pt]{article}
\begin{document}
\title{Kubuntu Setup}
Don't forget your architecture is not i386, but x86_64. Better to use {\tt \$(uname -i)} instead of manually specifying ...
15
votes
4answers
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Making a new environment combining equation and split
I'm trying to define a new environment that consists of a split environment inside an equation environment. But I'm getting an error. Here's what I'm doing:
\documentclass[a4paper,12pt]{article}
...
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
...
5
votes
3answers
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How to put \verb command inside of \textbf{} block?
It looks like you can't use \verb|...| inside of \textbf{...}. I tried the following:
\textbf{Be very careful when using \verb|-i| as it's destructive and it's not reversible!}
And got this error:
...
11
votes
5answers
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Double superscript error involving tilde
When I write {{\tilde{C}}^{0}_{har}}^{\Gamma} (or the same with fewer curly brackets) in Tex I obtain a double superscript error and I can't solve it. Does someone know how to fix this?
5
votes
3answers
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titling's \thetitle, \theauthor and \thedate don't work
I was trying to use \thetitle, \theauthor and \thedate of the titling package, but none of them worked. MWE:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{titling}
\begin{document}
\thetitle \theauthor ...
5
votes
3answers
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MikTex error for PNG images when trying to produce DVI
I have a tex file with \includegraphic elements for some PNG images.
I use MikTeX on Windows and the PDF is fine.
Now, I need a DVI so I tried using: \pdfoutput=0
This creates a DVI, but only after I ...
23
votes
1answer
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Is there a \die command?
Is there a command that generates the error or warning of my choice? I'm planning to put it in an \ifthenelse, so it can't be a syntax error.
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votes
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How to obtain verbatim text in a footnote?
I want to employ a \verb command in a footnote. But, when I run pdflatex on
\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}
I want this.\footnote{\verb|But, it does not work!|}
\end{document}
I get ...
19
votes
1answer
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libertine font package doesn't work anymore (December 2011)
If you're using an up-to-date system and you're having trouble with using the Linux Libertine fonts, you should probably check out Linux Libertine package and fonts not working any more (fall 2012), ...
23
votes
1answer
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“Too many math alphabets” error
I just got the error
Too many math alphabets used in version normal.
on a document I'm editing. What can I do to fix this, other than stop using an alphabet? All I've found online is instructions ...
19
votes
1answer
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Cannot determine size of graphic
I'm trying to include graphics in my Latex-file, which I compiled with latex+dvipdf on OS X. Latex however returns this error: "Cannot determine size of graphic"
My graphic is exported from ...
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votes
2answers
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I encountered an 'errorUnknown graphics extension: .eps.'
I tried to load an .eps picture, but an error occured, 'errorUnknown graphics extension: .eps.'. Please help me!
2
votes
1answer
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Attempt to export EPS figures from TikZ fails
I'm attempting to output EPS figures when using MikTeX 2.8 under Windows XP, and am following Export eps figures from TikZ. My problem is that I can't get the bare example given there to run.
The ...
14
votes
2answers
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Error: Counter too large! with \alph{cntr} and cntr>26
I would like to have \alph{counter} for values larger than 26. The following MnWE gives me the error ! LaTeX Error: Counter too large.
\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}
\begin{enumerate}
...
10
votes
1answer
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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 ...
8
votes
2answers
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“TeX capacity exceeded” because of a couple of raiseboxes in a \section?
In a package, I have the following command defined:
\newcommand\fkm{
\ensuremath{\mathrm{
\raisebox{-0.1ex}{\rotatebox{22}{f}}\!
\raisebox{0.2ex}{\rotatebox{-15} {k}}\!
...
6
votes
1answer
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TexMaker - “File not found” when viewing as pdf
At the moment I'm having a problem when trying to view my LaTeX file as a PDF. Whether I do it internal or external I both the error "File not found.".
I have no idea what file it means. I've read ...
5
votes
1answer
523 views
How can I see why a file isn't compiling somewhere else, if it does in my machine?
I'm attempting to submit a paper using the Elsevier Editorial System in LaTeX, and in the final step before submission it builds a file with information, the cover letter, and hopefully the ...
4
votes
1answer
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the memory dump file could not be found
I'm using MiKTex on Windows 8. Using the simplest tex file would bring about the error.
pdflatex.exe: the memory dump file could not be found.
\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}
...
10
votes
1answer
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Which version of LaTeX permits more than 16 alphabets?
Sometimes I receive a message:
! LaTeX Error: Too many math alphabets used in version normal.
I know that there is a limit of 16 alphabets at most allowed to one article. However this message ...
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votes
4answers
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Shortest code causing “Emergency stop.” error
This question is purely academic. TeXing a file containing
\valign{\halign#\cr!
causes an ! Emergency stop. error. Is that the shortest code which produces a fatal error in TeX?
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votes
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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 ...
8
votes
3answers
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How to draw a circular cone
I want to draw the circular cone given by the equation z²=x²+y². (I do not mind using any given package.) I tried to use the pst-solides3d package with the help of its manual to generate the ...
10
votes
1answer
703 views
What does “you have forgotten to use \caption” mean?
I'm stumped by an error I'm getting, when I try to render a Tufte-LaTeX document using hypcap and hyperref. For example, even a minimal document consisting of
\documentclass[nohyper]{tufte-handout}
...
10
votes
1answer
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Error with table
\begin{table}[ht]
\makebox[\textwidth][c]{
\begin{tabular}{ccccc}
\hline
\hline
[] & [] & [] & [] & []\\
[] & [] & [] & [] & []\\
...
9
votes
1answer
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Linux Libertine and pdfTeX: glyph `a' undefined
I have little doubt, usually, in the Linux Libertine font with LaTeX / pdflatex, but a couple of weeks ago, the following happened to me:
I have the file with the following test.tex
...
9
votes
3answers
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pdfTeX error (font expansion): auto expansion is only possible with scalable
I'm using a custom class file.
My main file looks like this:
\documentclass[12pt,a4paper]{thesis}
\begin{document}
\frontmatter
\pagenumbering{alph}
\pagenumbering{roman}
\clearpage
...
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votes
2answers
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Compiler gives hundreds of “invalid character” suddenly
I am writing my latex document in TexMaker and suddenly in one of the thousands of compilations I make there is a error and I cant get rid of it. The error is:
! Text line contains an invalid ...
6
votes
1answer
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Package ifpdf Error
I am trying to use amspset. Here is my minimum code:
\documentclass[12pt,letterpaper]{amspset}
\usepackage[margin=1in]{geometry}
\usepackage{graphicx}
% info for header block in upper right hand ...
3
votes
2answers
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Problem in TeXnicCenter
I have a problem in TeXnicCenter. So I have built the .tex file with Ctrl+F7. I have 0 errors, and now how can I generate the PDF file? That button - Build Output (F7) is disabled. Why?
When I press ...
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votes
1answer
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Package listings: Error “Undefined control sequence.” because of single-quote-symbol?
I'm using the package listings and came across a problem displaying an SQL statement within an java environment. This is the MWE.
\documentclass[]{report}
\usepackage{listings}
...
2
votes
2answers
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How to make Sanskrit Title in Devanagari Package
I generally type sanskrit using the "devnag" preprocessor. But when making a sanskrit title it is showing an error. Can you please help me in rectifying this.
My input vivekachoodamani.dn file is ...
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votes
1answer
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\( \) don't work with TOC?
If i write this line of code
\subsection{Ranger \( n \) boules distinguables dans \( M \) boîtes}
I obtain an error over the second \)
(./Probabilité.toc
./Probabilité.toc:8: LaTeX Error: Bad ...
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votes
1answer
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xelatex stopped working after TexLive2011 update 2 days ago
I updated Tex Live 2011 a couple of days ago and I can't run XeLaTeX anymore on a document I was working on. When it runs it gets stuck and I have to abort it. Resulting in the following error. I've ...
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votes
2answers
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Error message: There's no line here to end
In a letter-class document that had no previous errors I am suddenly getting the error message:
"There's no line here to end" \opening{text}
I've used this file many times and today it starts ...
8
votes
2answers
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Loading package twice with \RequirePackage causes “option clash”
I thought that loading a package twice with the same options cannot lead to option clash, still I get a clash in the following simple example:
\documentclass{article}
...
8
votes
1answer
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Interwoven alignment preambles are not allowed - what exactly does this mean?
I admit that this post is purely idle curiosity. But I recently stumbled upon a little factoid saying that the TeX error "Interwoven alignment preambles are not allowed" has the following explanation ...
6
votes
1answer
628 views
How to include font into document?
I have a template that use Frutiger Font. But I think the font is not correctly included because while generating the document I get various font errors and the last one:
LaTeX Font Warning: Some ...
6
votes
1answer
1k views
Ignore compile errors
How can I set up a permanent compile loop that keeps trying even when there are errors? I'm using latexmk with a remote compile setup as discussed here and here. However, if I save a document with a ...
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 ...
5
votes
1answer
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Error caused by interaction between minted, footnotes, babel and "(double quote)
I'd like to put some inline code using minted but when I try to typesent the empty string "" I get an "undefined control sequence" error.
Sample code:
\documentclass[a4paper,10pt]{article}
...
