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diff --git a/Master/texmf-dist/doc/latex/base/vtex.txt b/Master/texmf-dist/doc/latex/base/vtex.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..64e913ee6dc --- /dev/null +++ b/Master/texmf-dist/doc/latex/base/vtex.txt @@ -0,0 +1,175 @@ + LaTeX installation instructions for VTeX 4.x + + 1996 June 25 + +SUMMARY +======= + +This file contains instructions on how to install LaTeX for +VTeX 4.x. Before reading this file, you may read +install.txt, which will explain how the LaTeX installation works +in general. + +This file describes: + + * How to save any old version of LaTeX. + + * How to configure LaTeX. + + * How to unpack the LaTeX distribution. + + * How to create the LaTeX format. + + * How to install the LaTeX files. + + * What to do if you have any problems. + + * Possible problems with versions earlier than 4.2 + +REQUIREMENTS +============ + +In addition to the LaTeX distribution files, you will also need the +following: + + * Standard VTeX distribution files + + * Customization files for VTeX fonts + TEXSYS.CFG LV1CMR.FD + FONTMATH.CFG LV1CMSS.FD LV1LCMSS.FD + SFONTS.CFG LV1CMTT.FD LV1LCMTT.FD + LV1ENC.DEF + + These files can be obtained from + http://www.micropress-inc.com/latexcfg.zip + +SAVING ANY OLD VERSION OF LaTeX +=============================== + +VTeX allows LaTeX 2.09 and LaTeX 2E to coexist on the same system. +LaTeX 2E is normally installed in the subdirectory VTEX/L2E, while +LaTeX 2.09 is in VTEX/SRC. + + Because of file name conflicts, you have to ensure that: + + when using LaTeX 2E + * The input directory path lists VTEX/L2E before VTEX/SRC + * The format file field is set to "LATEX" + when using LaTeX 2.09 + * The input directory path lists VTEX/SRC before VTEX/L2E + * The format file field is set to "LPLAIN" + +CONFIGURING LATEX +================= + + To configurate LaTeX 2E for use with VTeX, you have to + <1> copy the customization files listed above into the + VTEX/L2E subdirectory, + <2> insert this directory into the input path *prior* to VTEX/SRC + <3> select the LATEX format in the [Run]/[Typeset] dialog. + + If you are using MicroPress' distribution, <1> and <2> are done + automatically. + + +UNPACKING THE DISTRIBUTION +========================== + + If you are using the MicroPress distribution, all unpacking is done + automatically during the installation. + + If you are usign the CTAN distribution, you should unpack the files + manually: + + assuming that VTEX has been installed in C:\VTEX, + * create subdirectory L2E (C:\VTEX\L2E) + * switch to it + * copy all CTAN distribution files there + * copy all MicroPress customization file there + * append C:/VTEX/L2E to the beginning of the input path + using the [Setup]/[Directories] menu item of the shell. + * run + VTEXWS -i unpack.ins (Windows) + or + VTEX3S -i unpack.ins (DOS) + +CREATING THE LaTeX FORMAT +========================= + + If you are using the MicroPress distribution, this is done + automatically. + + To create format files manually, run + (in the C:/VTEX/L2E subdirectory) + + VTEXWS -i -m LATEX.LTX (Windows, Small TeX) + VTEXWB -i -m LATEX.LTX (Windows, Big TeX) + VTEX3S -i -m LATEX.LTX (DOS, Small TeX) + VTEX3B -i -m LATEX.LTX (DOS, Big TeX) + + Notice that you do not need to issue all four commands. The formats + for DOS and Windows are identical; and, unless you are using a 4mb + machine, you should not use Small TeX at all. + + Technical info: + The names of the format files are LATEX.FM2 and LATEX.FM3 + (small and big versions). The "-i" switch runs VTEX in the + IniTeX mode; the "-m" switch forces creation of the LATEX.EMF + file which is used by the editors for syntax hilighting of + LaTeX documents. + + +GETTING A WORKING LaTeX +======================= + + If you followed all the previous steps, you now have a fully working + installation. + +CHECKING THAT THE INSTALLATION WORKED +===================================== + + To insure that the installation worked, you may want to run + + VTEX## &LATEX ltxcheck.tex + (## is WS, WB, 3S, or 3B, as above) + + you should get a complain about missing dc fonts. At this time, VTeX + distribution does not use dc fonts. If you really need them, you can + obtain them from CTAN. + + +PROBLEMS +======== + + If you run into unexpected problems during the installation, + please contact us for assistance. + + +Email : micropress-inc.com +Http : www.micropress-inc.com +Fax : 1 718 575 8038 +Voice : 1 718 575 1816 +Post : MicroPress, Inc. + 6830 Harrow Street + Forest Hills NY 11375 + + +CLEARING UP +=========== + + If you are short on space, you can delete all files with the + extension .dtx after the installation. + +SYSTEM-SPECIFIC SECTIONS +======================== + + Everything above fully applies to all versions of VTeX starting + with 4.00. + + However, some previous versions did not correctly configure or + detect SliTeX fonts (before 4.14) and AmsTeX fonts (before 4.12). + These problems can be solved by updating the customization files. + + +--- Copyright 1996 by MicroPress, Inc. and the LaTeX3 project --- +--- All rights reserved. --- |