If you start lyx from the command prompt, you should see which program lyx is trying 
to start to view ps and/or pdf.

Try to start that programs from the command prompt as a user, maybe they are not in 
your path, or they are not accessible.



On Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:10:56 -0500
Jonathan Murray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I am using lyx version 1.2.1 on linux 2.4.9-31
> When I am root, I can use the drop down menus to view .lyx documents as 
> pdf and .ps formats. If I am any other user, including myself, I get an 
> error that says " An error has occured, you should fix it "
> 
> What do I need to set so all users can view their .lyx documents as .pdf 
> or .ps?
> 
> Thank you
> 
> 
> -- 
> =============================================================
>    Jonathan Murray
>    Computer and Information Services
>    Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution  http://www.whoi.edu
>    Woods Hole, MA  02543-1541     voice: (508) 289-2877
>    fax: (508) 457-2174           e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> =============================================================
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

Reply via email to