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%% ****** Start of file README ****** %
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%% This README is part of the AASTeX 5.2 distribution.
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%% Copyright (C) 2003 American Astronomical Society
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%% The Current Maintainer of this work is the American Astronomical Society.
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%% This work consists of all files listed in the document README.
Last updated June 22, 2005.
Thanks for your interest in the AASTeX package for manuscript preparation.
This directory contains all the files in the distribution. They are
described briefly below. Following the file descriptions
are short installation instructions, the generic recipe for printing the
user guide and sample, and information about contacting us regarding
the distribution.
MANIFEST
aastex.cls The AASTeX class file
src/aasclass.dtx The commented source file for aastex.cls
src/aasclass.ins A docstrip file for extracting aastex.cls
from the .dtx file
docs/aasguide.tex The user guide for the package
docs/aasguide.dvi User guide DVI file
docs/aaasguide.pdf PDF of the user guide
docs/aassymbols.tex Tables of AASTeX and AMS symbols commands
docs/aassymbols.dvi Symbols tables DVI file
docs/aassymbols.pdf PDF of the symbols tables
samples/sample.tex Sample paper with "typical" content and markup
samples/sample.dvi Sample paper DVI file
samples/table.tex Sample table file demonstrating capabilities
of deluxetable
samples/table.dvi Sample table DVI file
samples/f1.eps Sample figure files
samples/f2.eps
samples/f2_color.eps
samples/f3.eps
samples/video3.mpg A sample MPEG animation
samples/datafile1.txt A machine-readable version of Table 1 from sample.tex
ADDITIONAL FILES REQUIRED BY THIS PACKAGE
AASTeX requires the natbib package, which is not
included in this distribution. The package is available in the distribution on
the AASTeX Web site at http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/AAS/AASTeX and
from CTAN (http://www.ctan.org/).
natbib.dtx Version 7 or later needed
natbib.ins LaTeX this to create natbib.sty and natbib
documentation from natbib.dtx
INSTALLING THE CLASS FILE
The aastex.cls file must be installed so that LaTeX can find it.
To use AASTeX locally, simply place it in the same directory as
your LaTeX file.
To install AASTeX for global use on your system,
copy the aastex.cls (and natbib.sty if
it is not already on your system) into the directory where your
LaTeX installation expects to find class files.
Alternately, Unix/Linux users can use the make file included
with the distribution. Simply adjust the Makefile so that
the INSTALLDIR parameter is set to the directory where your
installation expects to find class files, e.g.
INSTALLDIR = /usr/share/texmf/tex/latex/misc
If you have teTeX installed,
run "texconfig conf" to see what TEXMFMAIN is.
Once the INSTALLDIR parameter is set correctly
in the Makefile, type "make install" at the prompt.
(You must have the necessary
write permission in the system area where LaTeX
files are installed.)
If you are using teTeX, you will need to update the LaTeX
cache by typing "texconfig rehash."
Please see the AASTeX Web site FAQ at
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/AAS/AASTeX
for additional installation notes or contact the help desk at
aastex-help@aas.org for assistance.
PRINTING THE GUIDE AND SAMPLES
The user guide is written in AASTeX preprint2 style.
To print it out on a PostScript printer, you will need a DVI driver
that will output to PostScript. If you wish to print to PostScript,
and you are on a Unix or Linux system,
the DVI driver on your computer system is probably called "dvips".
To print out the user guide DVI file, type
prompt> dvips aasguide
To create and print your own DVI file, type
prompt> latex aasguide
prompt> latex aasguide
prompt> dvips aasguide
There are various system- and program-specific eccentricities which
cannot be fully enumerated here. Some things to watch out for:
1. On some systems, LaTeX does not permit a filename extension
(the .tex) on the input file specification; .tex is assumed.
2. The user interfaces for DVI drivers are quite inconsistent.
Some operate in an interactive mode, asking the user about
variable setup parameters, while some only accept control
input on the command line.
3. On some systems, DVI translation and printing are combined,
so one would enter only one OS command after running LaTeX.
This is typically the case for dvips.
Since LaTeX installations vary widely, you may need to consult
the documentation for your particular installation or your local
system administator for guidance in installing and using
AASTeX.
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
AASTeX was designed and written by Chris Biemesderfer in 1988.
Substantial revisions were made by Lee Brotzman and Pierre
Landau when the package was updated to v4.0.
AASTeX was rewritten as a LaTeX class by Arthur Ogawa
for the v5.0 release. It was updated to v5.2 by
SR Nova Private Ltd.
The documentation has benefited from revisions by
Jeannette Barnes, Sara Zimmerman, and Greg Schwartz.
Comments, suggestions, complaints, and pleas for help can be sent
electronically to aastex-help@aas.org.
AASTeX Web site: http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/AAS/AASTeX.
CB, 20 May 1999
Rev. SZ, 2 Nov 2000
Rev. SZ, 14 Dec 2004
Rev. SZ, 22 Jun 2005
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