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Why is LyX not automatically installing missing packages?
(0) New installations on Windows: Miktex should be automatically installing missing packages. This stopped working at Lyx V2.?? or perhaps it was Miktex2.9 . The problem appears to be that Miktex does not setup a repository for automatic downloads when installed anymore (even though package manager can download manually).
Why do I get error messages in LyX?
If you get error messages of this kind: then, according to this thread, you probably do not have the permissions to operate in /var/cache/fonts/. The easiest solution is to add your user to the ‘users’ group; this will give you enough privileges to work on /var/cache/fonts/ and get your documents to compile.
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.
Where do I find MiKTeX packages in LyX?
Bring up the Miktex Package Manager -> Change Package Repository -> Packages should be installed from the internet -> Connection Settings. Choose a repository. Now when you preview in Lyx, Windows will spring up asking you to allow Miktex to make changes, and you should see packages being installed on the lyx status line at the bottom.
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:
What should I do if my LyX profile does not exist?
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.
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.