Help with WinFig Equations in Diagrams

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the use of WinFig for creating diagrams that include LaTeX formatted equations. Participants are exploring issues related to displaying equations correctly within the software, particularly focusing on the requirements for proper LaTeX rendering.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their attempt to use WinFig to write the equation $x^2+y^2=R$ and expresses confusion about why it does not render correctly when the "Latex" button is pressed.
  • Another participant suggests that a TeX installation is necessary for LaTeX formatted texts to display properly and asks if the original poster has installed one.
  • The original poster confirms they have not installed TeX and requests guidelines on how to do so.
  • A later reply provides links to resources for installing TeX, specifically MiKTeX for Windows, and mentions the need to refer to WinFig documentation for further assistance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that a TeX installation is required for proper equation rendering in WinFig, but the discussion remains focused on the specifics of installation and setup without reaching a consensus on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not resolved the specific steps for installation or the implications of different operating systems on the process.

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Hi, I am using WinFig in order to make some diagrams, i started using it since it was supposed that it allowed an easy way to write equations in the diagram. I am using the text option to introduce the equation as follows:

$x^2+y^2=R$

I thought that in the moment that i would press "Latex" buttom it would appear as it should, but it doesnt, it just keep just as writted "$x^2+y^2=R$". How can i make it show as an equation?

Thanks and sorry for my english.
 
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Ivan Sayago said:
Hi, I am using WinFig in order to make some diagrams, i started using it since it was supposed that it allowed an easy way to write equations in the diagram. I am using the text option to introduce the equation as follows:

$x^2+y^2=R$

I thought that in the moment that i would press "Latex" buttom it would appear as it should, but it doesnt, it just keep just as writted "$x^2+y^2=R$". How can i make it show as an equation?

Thanks and sorry for my english.

For preview of LaTeX formatted texts you need a TeX installation. Have you installed one? Then you press "Latex" flag for your equation to be displayed properly.
 
QuantumQuest said:
For preview of LaTeX formatted texts you need a TeX installation. Have you installed one? Then you press "Latex" flag for your equation to be displayed properly.

Hmm actually i didnt, can i get some guidelines?
 
Ivan Sayago said:
Hmm actually i didnt, can i get some guidelines?

Take a look here: http://winfig.com/requirements/. There is info for various operating systems. You first have to read the guidelines for the operating system you have. There is a "Links" page, for the required downloads but for convenience if you have Windows, here's a link for MiKTeX http://miktex.org/download and for GhostScript here: http://www.ghostscript.com/download/gsdnld.html. For other operating systems, just follow the respective guidelines too. Also, WinFig documentation is something that you'll need, from time to time.
 

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