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Where do I find the could not start Texmaker file?
If you have have both MiKTeX and Texmaker installed on Windows, but get the could not start the command error, try this: Locate the pdflatex.exe file. This is a file which should have been installed along with MiKTeX.
Why is MakeIndex not found in Texmaker?
For some strange reasons, TeXMaker finds the path to pdflatex, but not the one to makeindex. The best solution is to specify the full path to makeindex in the corresponding slot of the ‘Configure TeXMaker’ -> ‘Commands’ dialog, by writing
Where do I find nonstopmode in Texmaker?
Now, in that box, you should see something like this: “C:\\path o\\pdflatex.exe” -synctex=1 -interaction=nonstopmode %.tex Click okay and you’re good to go! Try building something. You shouldn’t see an error now.
Why do I get an error when I run MakeIndex?
I’m trying to create a nomenclature but I’m getting the following error when I run makeindex: In the Configure Texmaker editor I wrote: makeindex %.nlo -s nomencl.ist -o %.nls in the makeindex slot. Then I run: And the error appears… I also tried all suggestions here, but nothing seems to work.
Why does Texmaker not compile pdfLaTeX files?
By the way, I have found the same question here, but when I try to do as in the answers (i.e., go to options > configure and then choose the correct documents for LaTeX and pdfLaTeX) it doesn’t work. What can I do, other than build my files every time from the terminal?
What does ” could not start the command ” mean?
The error that I’m getting is: Could not start the command. I looked into the forum (like here) but couldn’t find the solution. Using Texmaker 4.5 now and my settings look like that: enter image description here Any ideas? I was having the same issue in Windows 10. I had installed Texmaker (version 5.0.2) first and then MiKTeX.
Why do I get an error with TeXstudio?
TexStudio -> Options -> Restore default settings Seems like a reinstall kept some preferences that I had corrupted. Another reason for getting this error with TexStudio (which is a wonderful IDE IMHO), is that it is really trying to tell you that the .tex file does not exist.
How to set TeXstudio as the default compiler?
Wtih Windows PC: Options> Configure TeXstudio, select Build, option Default Compiler. With OSX: texStudio > Preferences, select Build, option Default Compiler.