Still a problem with PREVIEWING Latex

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The forum discussion addresses the persistent issue of incorrect cached images appearing during the preview of LaTeX messages, specifically in posts rather than private messages. Users report that this problem has existed for at least one to two weeks and continues to affect the preview functionality despite successful posting. The discussion highlights the reluctance to use LaTeX due to these preview issues, with some users opting for copy-and-paste alternatives for symbols. The implementation of LaTeX is attributed to the contributions of volunteer staff member chroot.

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Previewing a message seems to show incorrect cached images instead of generating a new Latex image. No problem when you actually post the message.
 
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DrGreg said:
Previewing a message seems to show incorrect cached images instead of generating a new Latex image. No problem when you actually post the message.

Also in previewing posts. :cry:
 
tiny-tim said:
Also in previewing posts. :cry:
(Actually I meant posts, not private messages.)
 
Yes, this was a problem even before the recent LaTex issues of 1 or 2 weeks ago. I guess there is no easy fix, or it would have been fixed already, and so we just live with it.

This is one reason why I avoid LaTex unless absolutely necessary, and instead copy-and-paste the symbols linked to in my sig. If you just need to use the occasional Greek letter, the copy-and-paste route is definitely preferable.

It's worth mentioning that we have LaTex mainly (perhaps entirely?) due to the efforts of one of the PF volunteer staffmembers, chroot.
 

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