πŸ“… 2023-03-26 β€” Session: Resolved LaTeX Compilation and Font Issues

πŸ•’ 20:35–20:55
🏷️ Labels: Latex, Python, Automation, Font Management
πŸ“‚ Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The session aimed to automate the LaTeX PDF generation process and resolve various LaTeX compilation and font issues.

Key Activities

  • Developed a Python script to compile .tex files and manage PDF outputs.
  • Addressed missing LaTeX style file errors by adjusting file paths and copying necessary files.
  • Resolved fontspec package errors by switching from pdfLaTeX to XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX.
  • Managed font installation errors by installing missing fonts like β€˜Fira Sans’ and β€˜Arial’.
  • Provided solutions for specifying font paths and using command line tools to locate font files.

Achievements

  • Successfully automated the LaTeX PDF generation process with a Python script.
  • Resolved multiple LaTeX compilation errors related to missing files and fonts.
  • Improved understanding of LaTeX font management and error resolution techniques.

Pending Tasks

  • Verify the integration of the new font paths in different operating systems.
  • Test the updated Python script in various environments to ensure compatibility.