On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 09:23, Hans Hagen wrote: > Alan BRASLAU wrote: >> >> I confirm that this now works using the current --context=alpha >> >>>> \enableregime[utf] >>> >>> mkiv is utf by default -) >> >> (But is still necessary to remain compatible with mkii) >> >> >>>> the \alpha shows up, the α not (not sure why) >>> >>> you need the mathematical alpha >>> >>> \startTEXpage >>> \startchemical[width=fit,height=fit] >>> >>> \chemical[ONE,Z0,MOV1,SB5,Z0][C_{\alpha},C_{\utfchar{"1D6FC}}] >>> \stopchemical >>> \stopTEXpage >> >> OK, I see that TeX input is to be retained... >> >> However, note that $K_α$ works, so there must be some confusion in >> interpreting unicode characters in the macros. > > ppchtex uses an upright and there is no alpha in the base lm font > > if you use > > \usetypescript[cambria]\setupbodyfont[cambria] > > you will get the right alpha
Hans, maybe italic (mathematical) alpha should be a fallback for normal alpha in LM. Personally, I have always been satisfied with italic alpha for labeling C atoms or alpha chains of proteins. So it should also be OK (not to say preferrable) to use "mathematical greek" inside chemistry formulae. Mojca ___________________________________________________________________________________ If your question is of interest to others as well, please add an entry to the Wiki! maillist : ntg-context@ntg.nl / http://www.ntg.nl/mailman/listinfo/ntg-context webpage : http://www.pragma-ade.nl / http://tex.aanhet.net archive : https://foundry.supelec.fr/projects/contextrev/ wiki : http://contextgarden.net ___________________________________________________________________________________