Tech: Simplify LaTeX Thesis Compilation with TeXnicCenter Macros

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This discussion focuses on simplifying the LaTeX thesis compilation process using TeXnicCenter and alternative tools. Users seek to automate the sequence of commands required for compiling a thesis, including commands like 'latex thesis', 'makeindex', and 'bibtex'. The suggestion to use utilities such as 'texify' or 'latexmk' is highlighted, which can streamline the process by automatically handling dependencies and rerunning necessary commands. The user reports using MikTeX and notes that while 'texify -p thesis.tex' is effective, it does not update the nomenclature as expected.

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  • Familiarity with LaTeX document preparation system
  • Understanding of command line operations in Windows 8
  • Knowledge of MikTeX distribution and its tools
  • Basic understanding of bibliography management in LaTeX
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Students, researchers, and academic professionals who are compiling theses using LaTeX, particularly those using TeXnicCenter and MikTeX, will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi all,

Is there a way of getting TeXnicCenter to process these commands so I don't have to type them into the windows command line everytime something new is written?

latex thesis
makeindex thesis.nlo -s nomencl.ist -o thesis.nls
bibtex thesis
latex thesis
latex thesis
pdflatex thesis
start thesis.pdf

Or maybe a script I could load from the command prompt on Windows 8?

Any help will be very much appreciated

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This isn't specific to TeXnicCenter, but see if your TeX distribution has a utility program like "texify" or "latexmk".

They can automatically run makeindex, bibtex, etc if required, and rerun latex to get the cross references correct.
 
AlephZero said:
This isn't specific to TeXnicCenter, but see if your TeX distribution has a utility program like "texify" or "latexmk".

They can automatically run makeindex, bibtex, etc if required, and rerun latex to get the cross references correct.

I'm using MikTeX.

'texify -p thesis.tex' worked well but not like a charm! It didn't update the nomenclature!

Thanks!
 
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