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Getting Started with LaTeX on Windows: A Tutorial for Academic Paper Production, Exercises of Mathematical Methods

A step-by-step guide for setting up LaTeX on Windows for academic paper production. It covers the installation of essential tools such as Sumatra PDF, MiKTeX, Eclipse IDE, TeXlipse, and Apache HTTP Server. The tutorial also explains how to use version control with Subversion and Subclipse, and offers tips on dealing with .eps files and making comments with pdfcomments.

What you will learn

  • How do I set up version control and backup using Subclipse, Subversion, and Apache?
  • What tools are required for setting up LaTeX on Windows for academic paper production?
  • What are some tips for dealing with .eps files and making comments with pdfcomments in LaTeX?
  • How do I install Sumatra PDF and MiKTeX?
  • What is the role of Eclipse IDE and TeXlipse in LaTeX production on Windows?

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LaTeX on Windows
For making papers in academia
V1.0
Dean Truong, VCL
University of California, Davis
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LaTeX on Windows

For making papers in academia

V1.

Dean Truong, VCL

University of California, Davis

Outline

Introduction

 Preliminary Tools

 Eclipse IDE

 TeXlipse

 Thesis Template

 Version Control and Backup with

Subclipse+Subversion+Apache

 Miscellaneous

Basic Requirements

 Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher

 $0 USD

 (Excluding the cost of Windows + compatible PC)

 If you want a backup server you’ll need a PC

that is connected to the internet with a static IP address…preferably with a static DNS  Should be $0 if you work at a company or school

List of Applications

 PDF Viewer: Sumatra PDF

 LaTeX Compiler: MiKTeX

 LaTeX Editor: Eclipse IDE + TeXlipse plugin

 Version Control: Subversion + Subclipse

plugin

 Backup Server: Apache HTTP Server

Preliminary Tools

 Download: Sumatra PDF and MiKTeX

 http://blog.kowalczyk.info/software/sumatrapdf/do wnload.html  http://miktex.org/

Preliminary Tools (cont.)

Sumatra PDF installation is straightforward

 Get the complete MiKTeX installation

Outline

 Introduction

 Preliminary Tools

Eclipse IDE

 TeXlipse

 Thesis Template

 Version Control and Backup with

Subclipse+Subversion+Apache

 Miscellaneous

Eclipse IDE

 Download: http://www.eclipse.org/

 Click on “Downloads”

Eclipse IDE (cont.)

 Click on a version  I picked the Latest Release

Eclipse IDE (cont.)

 Click on “Platform Runtime Binary”  Download for the appropriate Windows version

Outline

 Introduction

 Preliminary Tools

 Eclipse IDE

TeXlipse

 Thesis Template

 Version Control and Backup with

Subclipse+Subversion+Apache

 Miscellaneous

TeXlipse Plugin

 Open Eclipse IDE  Click on “Help”  “Install New Software…”

TeXlipse Plugin (cont.)

 Install TeXlipse (straightforward)

Select the latest version of “TeXlipse” and continue

TeXlipse Plugin (cont.)

 Click on “Window”  “Preferences”

 Go to “Texlipse”  “Viewer Settings”  Add new viewer configuration  Fill out configuration as shown here (^20)