Is Mandatory LaTeX Implementation on PF Beneficial for Members?

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SUMMARY

The implementation of LaTeX on Physics Forums (PF) is nearing completion, with extensive testing scheduled before community release. The new BBCode tags [tex] and [latex] allow users to input LaTeX code, enhancing the forum's capability to display mathematical equations. Key features include pop-up windows for viewing code and the ability to learn from previously submitted equations. However, users have reported issues with image generation and code display, which are being addressed by the development team.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of LaTeX syntax and commands
  • Familiarity with BBCode formatting
  • Experience with online forum interactions
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting web-based applications
NEXT STEPS
  • Research LaTeX commands for advanced mathematical notation
  • Explore troubleshooting techniques for BBCode in forums
  • Learn about LaTeX integration in web applications
  • Investigate user feedback mechanisms for software testing
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for forum administrators, educators, and students involved in mathematics and science, as well as anyone interested in enhancing their online communication with LaTeX.

  • #91
<br /> \overline{y} <br /> \hat{y}<br /> \check{y} <br /> \tilde{y} <br /> \acute{y} <br /> \grave{y} <br /> \dot{y} <br /> \ddot{y} <br /> \breve{y} <br /> \bar{y} <br /> \vec{y}<br /> \underline{y}<br />

<br /> A\yleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \yrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />
 
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  • #92
OMG, I'm a moron! newrepy.php should work now.

- Warren
 
  • #93
Originally posted by chroot
<br /> \overline{y} <br /> \hat{y}<br /> \check{y} <br /> \tilde{y} <br /> \acute{y} <br /> \grave{y} <br /> \dot{y} <br /> \ddot{y} <br /> \breve{y} <br /> \bar{y} <br /> \vec{y}<br /> \underline{y}<br />

<br /> A\yleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \yrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />
 
  • #94
Originally posted by Ambitwistor
Maybe overzealous on the search-and-replace on those x's, eh?

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />

Okay.. new replies should work. The post preview and topic reviews now show a better message:

LaTeX image not viewable here.

This should mean the end of the dreaded "LaTeX image being generated." message.

- Warren
 
  • #95
This is valid latex:

<br /> <br /> \eta_{\mu\nu}<br /> <br /> <br />

This is not:

\yourmom

- Warren
 
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  • #96
Originally posted by chroot
This is valid latex:

<br /> <br /> \eta_{\mu\nu}<br /> <br /> <br />

This is not:

\yourmom

- Warren
 
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  • #97
How about non-antialiased?

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />
 
  • #98
And now on the darker gray background...

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />
 
  • #99
Higher resolution... maybe scaling will make it appear nice.

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br /> [/B][/QUOTE]

- Warren
 
  • #100
Let's try scaling..

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />
 
  • #101
And now on the other background..

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />

Ambitwistor, what do you think?

- Warren
 
  • #102
Scaled even more aggressively...

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />

- Warren
 
  • #103
Experimenting with antialiasing..

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />

- Warren
 
  • #104
Experimenting with antialiasing.. some more.

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />

- Warren
 
  • #105
Experimentation is fun...

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />

- Warren
 
  • #106
Whoops :)

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />

- Warren
 
  • #107
Once more, white background..

<br /> A\xleftarrow{n+\mu-1}B \xrightarrow[T]{n\pm i-1}C<br />

- Warren
 
  • #108
We have a weiner! I'm just antialiasing to a color halfway between the two background colors.

- Warren
 
  • #109
<br /> L = \int_a^b \left( g_{\it ij} \dot u^i \dot u^j \right)^{1/2} dt<br />
 
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  • #110
\displaystyle{\overline{\overline{A}B+A \overline{B}}\ =\ \overline{A\oplus B}}
 
  • #111
<br /> \alpha \beta \cdots \psi \omega<br />
 
  • #112
<br /> \alpha \beta \gamma \cdots \chi \psi \omega<br />
 
  • #113
Okay folks...

All the caveats are fixed, I think. Topic review and reply preview now work properly.

:smile:

- Warren
 
  • #114
<br /> \Gamma^l_{\it k i} = \frac{1}{2} g^{\it l j} (\partial_k g_{\it i j} + \partial_i g_{\it j k} - \partial_j g_{\it k i)<br />
 
  • #115
Originally posted by Ambitwistor
How about the 'feynman' or 'feynmf' packages?

Diagrams are nice ...

<br /> \begin{picture}(80,80)(0,0)<br /> \put(0,0){\vector(4,3){30}}<br /> \put(28,21){\vector(0,1){30}}<br /> \end{picture}<br />

<br /> \begin{picture}(160,160)(0,0)<br /> \qbezier(40,80)(80,120)(100,80)<br /> \end{picture}<br />

Great idea -- drawing vector diagrams to illustrate force addition and so on would be very useful! I'll look into these packages. :smile:

- Warren
 
  • #116
How's it looking, Ambi?

- Warren
 
  • #117
\begin{array}{l | cr |} \ &amp;\overline{A}&amp;A\\\hline \overline{B}&amp;0&amp;1\\B&amp;1&amp;0\\\hline\end{array}

A Karnaugh map
 
  • #118
\begin{array}{l | c|c|c|c |} \ &amp;\overline{A}\,\overline{B}&amp;A\,\overline{B}&amp;\overline{A}\, B&amp;A\, B\\\hline \overline{C}&amp;0&amp;1&amp;0&amp;0\\\hline C&amp;1&amp;0&amp;1&amp;1\\\hline\end{array}
 
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  • #119
Excellent stuff guys -- I'm going to include some of these in the "learn by example" thread in General Physics.

BTW, I have already introduced the software to the public -- I'm pretty sure all the kinks have been worked out. Please let me know if *anything* malfunctions!

- Warren
 
  • #120
Ambi,

That's unfortunately because your browser is too stupid to check if the image has changed. I'm going to see if I can somehow force the images to not be cached, but I'm not sure it's possible. It's not the forum software causing the problem, it's your browser.

BTW, I'm using Mozilla Firebird, and it seems smart enough to always check the images.

- Warren
 

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