Can You Download Original LATEX Files from Archive?

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The discussion revolves around the possibility of downloading original LaTeX files from an archive, specifically in the context of academic papers. Participants explore methods to access these files for reference in their own work, focusing on the e-print arXiv.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the ability to download original LaTeX files from an archive, expressing that it would be beneficial for their work.
  • Another participant seeks clarification on whether the question pertains to the PF archive or the e-print arXiv.
  • A participant provides a method for accessing LaTeX files from the e-print arXiv, explaining the process of selecting the "Source" option to download a .tar.gz file containing the original LaTeX source and figures, while noting that availability may vary based on manuscript submission.
  • A later reply expresses satisfaction with the provided information, indicating it met their needs.

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Participants generally agree on the method to access LaTeX files from the e-print arXiv, but there is some ambiguity regarding the specific archive being referenced initially.

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Limitations include the dependency on how manuscripts were submitted, which affects the availability of the original LaTeX files.

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Hey folks,

Sorry if this is in the incorrect section. I'm not sure where to post.

Quick question, when you download papers from archive say, does anyone know if it is possible to obtain the original LATEX file??

This would save me a lot of time in my own work when referring to equations etc.

Thanks for any help!
 
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romeo6 said:
Hey folks,

Sorry if this is in the incorrect section. I'm not sure where to post.

Quick question, when you download papers from archive say, does anyone know if it is possible to obtain the original LATEX file??

you mean the PF archive?

This would save me a lot of time in my own work when referring to equations etc.

what i do is quote it (hmmm... maybe you can't do that to one in the archive...) to see what the LaTeX is.
 
I'm assuming you mean the e-print arXiv.

When you see a preprint that you want, click on "other" rather than the pdf of ps format. Note that not all paper would have this option because it depends on how the manuscript was submitted.

Then choose "Source". You will then download the .tar.gz file. This will include the original LaTex source and all figure files. You will have to ungzip and untar this file to get all of the original source file.

Zz.
 
Ok, that's great...exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much ZapperZ.

:)
 

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