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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.
Still a problem with PREVIEWING Latex
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around issues related to previewing LaTeX in forum posts, specifically focusing on the incorrect display of cached images instead of generating new LaTeX images during the preview process. Participants share their experiences and frustrations with this aspect of the forum's functionality.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants report that previewing messages shows incorrect cached images instead of generating new LaTeX images, noting that this issue does not occur when the message is actually posted.
- One participant clarifies that the issue also affects the previewing of posts, not just private messages.
- Another participant mentions that this problem has existed prior to recent LaTeX issues, suggesting a longstanding technical challenge.
- One participant expresses a preference for avoiding LaTeX due to these issues, opting instead for copy-and-paste methods for symbols when necessary.
- It is noted that the implementation of LaTeX in the forum is largely due to the efforts of a volunteer staff member, chroot.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the existence of the problem with previewing LaTeX, but there is no consensus on the potential for a fix or the best workaround.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights limitations in the forum's LaTeX preview functionality and the reliance on cached images, but does not resolve the underlying technical issues or propose definitive solutions.
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tiny-tim
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DrGreg said:
Also in previewing posts.
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(Actually I meant posts, not private messages.)tiny-tim said:Also in previewing posts.
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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.
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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