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Why do I not have a directory for LyX?
If a directory for Lyx does not exist create a new one. The problem can arise even if you do not use a UNC path for the windows profile. In this case steps 5-8 are sufficient and can be carried out using the default Program Files location. Possible causes:
How to reinstall LyX from the command prompt?
Reinstall LyX and consider, that you use a folder whose name exists of just one word like C:\\Lyx15 Start the Command Prompt in windows (Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt) Type “c:/lyx15/python/python.exe c:/lyx15/resources/configure.py” in the Command Prompt and press “return”
What to do when LyX says no textclasses found?
If you do not want (or can’t) upgrade, run qtconfig, go to the font tab, and disable the “Enable Anti-aliased fonts” button (you can also do it using kcontrol). “No textclass found”!! This error often appears on windows running systems When launching Lyx, you’ve got the error: “no textclasses found”?
Where do I find LyX textclass.lst file?
1/search in your computer the file called textclass.lst (for windows, usually in one of the following directories: lyxesources\\lyx, lyx\\bin, user settings\\lyx) 2/delete it 3/go to your miktex settings options and check if your are able to download a package.
How to troubleshoot LyX 1.5.1-1 on Windows?
Check the proxy options, your firewall and so on) 4/when you have succeeded to download something, then relaunch lyx and …wait. It cn be a bit long because lyx is asking to miktex to download some missing packages. 6/This workaround doesn’t appear to work anymore on windows for lyx 1.5.1-1.
How to start LyX with a debug flag?
You can start LyX with the argument -dbg to produce debugging output, e.g. lyx -dbg graphics makes LyX show you the details of graphics conversions etc. To see a list of possible debugging flags, just execute:
What does it mean when LyX says latex is not installed?
This may lead to an unsightly stack of figures in the middle of your document; you may need to use several \\clearpages to make things balance nicely. This means that a required LaTeX package is not installed on your system or not correctly configured.
Why does LaTeX-LyX can’t find CLS files?
I’m not sure if the problem is with Lyx itself or some of its Latex dependencies. I do have the “article.cls” file in my system (from texlive-latex-base) located in: (This line shows up in Tools → TeX Information, so apparently Lyx knows about it). I have already tried reinstalling texlive and using Tools → Reconfigure, didn’t work.
In Windows 7, some less popular options are left out and placed on the extended context menu, which is accessible by holding down shift when you right click on an item (shift + right-click).
How to add Intel HD graphics to context menu?
To Add Intel HD Graphics Control Panel to Desktop Context Menu This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Why was LyX closed on my Windows PC?
Lyx has been closed because of an unexpected situation This problem may come into existence if you use LyX on a windows-pc where your windows/application profile is not stored local but on an UNC path (i.e. \\\\Username\\Applications\\LyX). One solution I have found is the following:
How to make a custom document class in LyX?
The procedure to make LyX using this custom document class is non obvious and a bit involved. It is broadly explained in the LyX manual (Part Customization, Chapter 5 Installing New Document Classes, Layouts, and Templates), but here is the short version (for teTeX on Linux or related systems, I don’t know about Windows):