Stefan Schimanski wrote:
>> I make heavy use of macros (\newcommand). If I change one definition, I
>> have to close and re-open the LyX file to have the math re-rendered with
>> the new definition. How can I force the re-rendering?
>
> Even with the 1.5 implementation they should be updated automatically.
> If not, it's a bug we introduced. By updating I mean that you only
> change the definition, i.e. the "right part" of the macro.
I did not think this feature existed! I think that it never worked on my
machine.
There are two cases to discuss.
### Using \newcommand in the the LyX document preamble.
I get this behaviour:
1) new document
2) write this in preamble:
\newcommand{\mycommand}{ciao}
3) create math inset (equivalent of $\mycommand$).
math is properly rendered
4) change the preamble in
\newcommand{\mycommand}{ola}
At this point, should the rendering change? Nothing changes for me.
### Using \input{...} in LyX preamble
I usually write my macros in a file called "symbols.tex"; then I write
\input{symbols.tex}
in the preamble of the LyX document.
If I change a macro (right part) in symbols.tex, LyX does not notice it.
Now, I really don't expect it to do it, but it would be nice to have a
command to force the re-rendering.
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