How can I change the format of a LaTeX template for a PhD thesis to b5?

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The discussion focuses on converting a LaTeX template for a PhD thesis to the b5 paper format. Users recommend modifying the 'PhDthesisPSnPDF.cls' file by changing instances of 'a4paper' to 'b5paper' in specific lines. Additionally, users suggest adjusting document margins in lines 158-164 of the same file. Following these steps allows for successful compilation of the thesis in the desired format.

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In the file Latex/Classes/PhDthesisPSnPDF.cls, change a4paper to b5paper in these lines:
Code:
[b]\DeclareOption*[/b][/color]{[/color][b]\PassOptionsToClass[/b][/color]{[/color][b]\CurrentOption[/b][/color]}{[/color]book}}[/color]
[b]\ProcessOptions[/b][/color][b]\relax[/b][/color]
[b]\ifx[/b][/color][b]\pdfoutput[/b][/color][b]\undefined[/b][/color]
   [b]\LoadClass[/b][/color][dvips, a4paper][/color]{[/color]book}[/color]
[b]\else[/b][/color]
   [b]\LoadClass[/b][/color][pdftex, a4paper][/color]{[/color]book}[/color]
[b]\fi[/b][/color]
 
Hey Nina, I watched the template PhDtemplateLATEX.zip. For you can change the format b5 have to do this: Unzip the. Zip, unzipped the folder find a folder inside called "Latex", it will find another folder called "Classes", open the document that has named "PhDthesisPSnPDF" with a level editor (notepad) or you drive. You go to the line 34 and 36 and you switch to b5paper a4paper. Then in the same file you lines lines 158-164, there you can set the document margins. I save and then compile it. I hope that whether you're looking for. I would I understand?.

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