Re: can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
On Thursday 17 June 2010 14:59:36 Gary Kline wrote:
On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 05:42:53AM -0400, Steve Litt wrote:
On Thursday 17 June 2010 02:46:53 Gary Kline wrote:
People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a BLOCKQUOTE /BLOCKQUOTE would do. I have found that
the \small macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the \tiny macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, newcent {at 10pt} to courier {at 9 pt} and back.
Not sure, but I think I can help you. I think you need the \begin{sloppy}
command at the beginning of your typewriter font, and the \end{sloppy}
command at the end of your typewriter font. To test my hypothesis, just
insert the raw LaTeX (ERT). If indeed that works, then using a layout
file, create an environment called mylegalese or some such name that:
1: Begins with \begin{sloppy}
2: \begin{ttfamily}
3: \begin{small}
4: Prints the content
5: \end{small}
6: \end{ttfamily}
7: \end{sloppy}
The preceding is an oversimplification. To get it to act like normal
environments you might need to implement it as a list, but I think just
doing the preceding should get you close.
I've written some docs about making your own environments. The table of
contents for those docs is at:
http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/lyx/index.htm
HTH
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
No joy. At least not with my latex file and the markup you
had. I'm using mutt as my MUA. Will check out your
troubleshooters URL shortly.
Yeah, I just pulled it out of my (#$*(#$ without actually tech editing it.
But you can do *something like* what I wrote to accomplish your goal.
I'm having some trouble putting my latex file {OR} plain
ASCII fie with LaTeX markup into the lyx processor. I think
this was one reason i gave up on lyx back in the 90's!
If you mean your layout file, yeah, those are a pain. I understand your giving
up LyX -- I came darned close to giving up on it after a few weeks, and then a
few months, and even once after about 5 years. All because of the same thing
-- the difficulty involved in creating new styles or modifying existing ones.
What I can promise you is as you get more experience with LyX it gets easier.
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
Re: can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
On Thursday 17 June 2010 14:59:36 Gary Kline wrote:
On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 05:42:53AM -0400, Steve Litt wrote:
On Thursday 17 June 2010 02:46:53 Gary Kline wrote:
People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a BLOCKQUOTE /BLOCKQUOTE would do. I have found that
the \small macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the \tiny macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, newcent {at 10pt} to courier {at 9 pt} and back.
Not sure, but I think I can help you. I think you need the \begin{sloppy}
command at the beginning of your typewriter font, and the \end{sloppy}
command at the end of your typewriter font. To test my hypothesis, just
insert the raw LaTeX (ERT). If indeed that works, then using a layout
file, create an environment called mylegalese or some such name that:
1: Begins with \begin{sloppy}
2: \begin{ttfamily}
3: \begin{small}
4: Prints the content
5: \end{small}
6: \end{ttfamily}
7: \end{sloppy}
The preceding is an oversimplification. To get it to act like normal
environments you might need to implement it as a list, but I think just
doing the preceding should get you close.
I've written some docs about making your own environments. The table of
contents for those docs is at:
http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/lyx/index.htm
HTH
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
No joy. At least not with my latex file and the markup you
had. I'm using mutt as my MUA. Will check out your
troubleshooters URL shortly.
Yeah, I just pulled it out of my (#$*(#$ without actually tech editing it.
But you can do *something like* what I wrote to accomplish your goal.
I'm having some trouble putting my latex file {OR} plain
ASCII fie with LaTeX markup into the lyx processor. I think
this was one reason i gave up on lyx back in the 90's!
If you mean your layout file, yeah, those are a pain. I understand your giving
up LyX -- I came darned close to giving up on it after a few weeks, and then a
few months, and even once after about 5 years. All because of the same thing
-- the difficulty involved in creating new styles or modifying existing ones.
What I can promise you is as you get more experience with LyX it gets easier.
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
Re: can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
On Thursday 17 June 2010 14:59:36 Gary Kline wrote:
> On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 05:42:53AM -0400, Steve Litt wrote:
> > On Thursday 17 June 2010 02:46:53 Gary Kline wrote:
> > > People,
> > >
> > > Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
> > > to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
> > >
> > > Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
> > > different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
> > > typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
> > > using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
> > > handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
> > > to her lover.
> > >
> > > In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
> > > two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
> > > way a would do. I have found that
> > > the "\small" macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
> > > Only the "\tiny" macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
> > > read easily.
> > >
> > > The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
> > > from, say, "newcent" {at 10pt} to "courier" {at 9 pt} and back.
> >
> > Not sure, but I think I can help you. I think you need the \begin{sloppy}
> > command at the beginning of your typewriter font, and the \end{sloppy}
> > command at the end of your typewriter font. To test my hypothesis, just
> > insert the raw LaTeX (ERT). If indeed that works, then using a layout
> > file, create an environment called "mylegalese" or some such name that:
> >
> > 1: Begins with \begin{sloppy}
> > 2: \begin{ttfamily}
> > 3: \begin{small}
> > 4: Prints the content
> > 5: \end{small}
> > 6: \end{ttfamily}
> > 7: \end{sloppy}
> >
> > The preceding is an oversimplification. To get it to act like normal
> > environments you might need to implement it as a list, but I think just
> > doing the preceding should get you close.
> >
> > I've written some docs about making your own environments. The table of
> > contents for those docs is at:
> > http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/lyx/index.htm
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > SteveT
> >
> > Steve Litt
> > Recession Relief Package
> > http://www.recession-relief.US
> > Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
>
> No joy. At least not with my latex file and the markup you
> had. I'm using mutt as my MUA. Will check out your
> troubleshooters URL shortly.
Yeah, I just pulled it out of my &(#$*(#$ without actually tech editing it.
But you can do *something like* what I wrote to accomplish your goal.
>
> I'm having some trouble putting my latex file {OR} plain
> ASCII fie with LaTeX markup into the lyx processor. I think
> this was one reason i gave up on lyx back in the 90's!
If you mean your layout file, yeah, those are a pain. I understand your giving
up LyX -- I came darned close to giving up on it after a few weeks, and then a
few months, and even once after about 5 years. All because of the same thing
-- the difficulty involved in creating new styles or modifying existing ones.
What I can promise you is as you get more experience with LyX it gets easier.
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a BLOCKQUOTE /BLOCKQUOTE would do. I have found that
the \small macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the \tiny macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, newcent {at 10pt} to courier {at 9 pt} and back.
whew!
thanks for any insights here.
gary kline
Encl: ./snippet, appended.
--
Gary Kline kl...@thought.org http://www.thought.org Public Service Unix
The 7.83a release of Jottings: http://jottings.thought.org/index.php
http://journey.thought.org 99 44/100% Guaranteed Novel
//
// snippet
//
Before he went into the office, Erik had the written medical
excuse from Dr. Millard Dukrinis tucked beside his right leg
on the seat of the wheelchair. He turned into Axel's office,
went over to the desk, stopped, and grabbed the medical form.
Presented it to Axel who sat like a cat ready to spring on its prey.
Both palms pressed against the side of the desk.
``What's that?'' Axel said.
``It's from the doctor. It verifies the fact that I missed six working
days because I've had the flu.''
``That won't save you. This time you'd had it.'' Axel opened his top left
drawer and removed a fat manila envelope. Was smiling very slightly
as he extended the envelope toward Erik.
``What's this?''
``It's your notification of dismissal,'' Axel said slowly.
``Cover letter outlining the charges. Along with supporting documentation.
You were officially fired as of last Friday.''
An icy sweat broke over Erik from head to toe. ``Fired?'' he said.
``What the goddamn hell for!''
``For your disgusting and profane attitude for one thing!'' Axel snapped.
``Amdahl \emph{is}, after all, a Christian institution!''
With hand and teeth Erik managed to open the envelope and withdraw
the raft of sheets.
The body of the letter read:
\vspace{0.3in}
{\begin{quote}\small}
\texttt{You are hereby notified that as of Friday, January 15, 1993, at the}\\
\texttt{close of business at Amdahl College, your employment is terminated.}\\
\texttt{The four reasons itemized in this dismissal notification are as
follows:}\\
\texttt{(1) Improper use of College resources according to College bylaws}\\
\texttt{(Article XIX, Clause 7, paragraphs 24, 25, 27) relating to your
purchase}\\
\texttt{of a computer modem and related abuse of telephone time to your own
home,}\\
\texttt{personal computer. [Supporting documentation in supplementary pages}\\
\texttt{1, 2, 3-5, and 6.]}\\
\texttt{(2) Four separate occasions of rude and insubordinate behavior toward}\\
\texttt{Professors R.X. Hisson and G. Shaffer. [Supporting documentation}\\
\texttt{in supplementary pages 7, 8, and 9.]}\\
. . . . .
{\normalsize\end{quote}}
\vspace{0.3in}
The letter was signed by Chancellor Hellman personally.
Erik looked up to see Axel Paar gloating. Erik turned to the many pages
of supporting documentation.
``Oh, it's all there in black and white,'' Axel assured him.
``Witnesses, who overheard you being rude to the professors.
The bills for telephone time. Requisitions for that Telebit modem that
you bought; witnesses here with whom you drank and who swear that you
brought in the alcohol.
end of sample LaTeX markup
Re: can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
On Thursday 17 June 2010 02:46:53 Gary Kline wrote:
People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a BLOCKQUOTE /BLOCKQUOTE would do. I have found that
the \small macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the \tiny macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, newcent {at 10pt} to courier {at 9 pt} and back.
Not sure, but I think I can help you. I think you need the \begin{sloppy}
command at the beginning of your typewriter font, and the \end{sloppy} command
at the end of your typewriter font. To test my hypothesis, just insert the raw
LaTeX (ERT). If indeed that works, then using a layout file, create an
environment called mylegalese or some such name that:
1: Begins with \begin{sloppy}
2: \begin{ttfamily}
3: \begin{small}
4: Prints the content
5: \end{small}
6: \end{ttfamily}
7: \end{sloppy}
The preceding is an oversimplification. To get it to act like normal
environments you might need to implement it as a list, but I think just doing
the preceding should get you close.
I've written some docs about making your own environments. The table of
contents for those docs is at:
http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/lyx/index.htm
HTH
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
Re: can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 05:42:53AM -0400, Steve Litt wrote:
On Thursday 17 June 2010 02:46:53 Gary Kline wrote:
People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a BLOCKQUOTE /BLOCKQUOTE would do. I have found that
the \small macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the \tiny macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, newcent {at 10pt} to courier {at 9 pt} and back.
Not sure, but I think I can help you. I think you need the \begin{sloppy}
command at the beginning of your typewriter font, and the \end{sloppy}
command
at the end of your typewriter font. To test my hypothesis, just insert the
raw
LaTeX (ERT). If indeed that works, then using a layout file, create an
environment called mylegalese or some such name that:
1: Begins with \begin{sloppy}
2: \begin{ttfamily}
3: \begin{small}
4: Prints the content
5: \end{small}
6: \end{ttfamily}
7: \end{sloppy}
The preceding is an oversimplification. To get it to act like normal
environments you might need to implement it as a list, but I think just doing
the preceding should get you close.
I've written some docs about making your own environments. The table of
contents for those docs is at:
http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/lyx/index.htm
HTH
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
No joy. At least not with my latex file and the markup you
had. I'm using mutt as my MUA. Will check out your
troubleshooters URL shortly.
I'm having some trouble putting my latex file {OR} plain
ASCII fie with LaTeX markup into the lyx processor. I think
this was one reason i gave up on lyx back in the 90's!
thanks for your help,
gary
--
Gary Kline kl...@thought.org http://www.thought.org Public Service Unix
The 7.83a release of Jottings: http://jottings.thought.org/index.php
http://journey.thought.org 99 44/100% Guaranteed Novel
can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a BLOCKQUOTE /BLOCKQUOTE would do. I have found that
the \small macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the \tiny macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, newcent {at 10pt} to courier {at 9 pt} and back.
whew!
thanks for any insights here.
gary kline
Encl: ./snippet, appended.
--
Gary Kline kl...@thought.org http://www.thought.org Public Service Unix
The 7.83a release of Jottings: http://jottings.thought.org/index.php
http://journey.thought.org 99 44/100% Guaranteed Novel
//
// snippet
//
Before he went into the office, Erik had the written medical
excuse from Dr. Millard Dukrinis tucked beside his right leg
on the seat of the wheelchair. He turned into Axel's office,
went over to the desk, stopped, and grabbed the medical form.
Presented it to Axel who sat like a cat ready to spring on its prey.
Both palms pressed against the side of the desk.
``What's that?'' Axel said.
``It's from the doctor. It verifies the fact that I missed six working
days because I've had the flu.''
``That won't save you. This time you'd had it.'' Axel opened his top left
drawer and removed a fat manila envelope. Was smiling very slightly
as he extended the envelope toward Erik.
``What's this?''
``It's your notification of dismissal,'' Axel said slowly.
``Cover letter outlining the charges. Along with supporting documentation.
You were officially fired as of last Friday.''
An icy sweat broke over Erik from head to toe. ``Fired?'' he said.
``What the goddamn hell for!''
``For your disgusting and profane attitude for one thing!'' Axel snapped.
``Amdahl \emph{is}, after all, a Christian institution!''
With hand and teeth Erik managed to open the envelope and withdraw
the raft of sheets.
The body of the letter read:
\vspace{0.3in}
{\begin{quote}\small}
\texttt{You are hereby notified that as of Friday, January 15, 1993, at the}\\
\texttt{close of business at Amdahl College, your employment is terminated.}\\
\texttt{The four reasons itemized in this dismissal notification are as
follows:}\\
\texttt{(1) Improper use of College resources according to College bylaws}\\
\texttt{(Article XIX, Clause 7, paragraphs 24, 25, 27) relating to your
purchase}\\
\texttt{of a computer modem and related abuse of telephone time to your own
home,}\\
\texttt{personal computer. [Supporting documentation in supplementary pages}\\
\texttt{1, 2, 3-5, and 6.]}\\
\texttt{(2) Four separate occasions of rude and insubordinate behavior toward}\\
\texttt{Professors R.X. Hisson and G. Shaffer. [Supporting documentation}\\
\texttt{in supplementary pages 7, 8, and 9.]}\\
. . . . .
{\normalsize\end{quote}}
\vspace{0.3in}
The letter was signed by Chancellor Hellman personally.
Erik looked up to see Axel Paar gloating. Erik turned to the many pages
of supporting documentation.
``Oh, it's all there in black and white,'' Axel assured him.
``Witnesses, who overheard you being rude to the professors.
The bills for telephone time. Requisitions for that Telebit modem that
you bought; witnesses here with whom you drank and who swear that you
brought in the alcohol.
end of sample LaTeX markup
Re: can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
On Thursday 17 June 2010 02:46:53 Gary Kline wrote:
People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a BLOCKQUOTE /BLOCKQUOTE would do. I have found that
the \small macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the \tiny macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, newcent {at 10pt} to courier {at 9 pt} and back.
Not sure, but I think I can help you. I think you need the \begin{sloppy}
command at the beginning of your typewriter font, and the \end{sloppy} command
at the end of your typewriter font. To test my hypothesis, just insert the raw
LaTeX (ERT). If indeed that works, then using a layout file, create an
environment called mylegalese or some such name that:
1: Begins with \begin{sloppy}
2: \begin{ttfamily}
3: \begin{small}
4: Prints the content
5: \end{small}
6: \end{ttfamily}
7: \end{sloppy}
The preceding is an oversimplification. To get it to act like normal
environments you might need to implement it as a list, but I think just doing
the preceding should get you close.
I've written some docs about making your own environments. The table of
contents for those docs is at:
http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/lyx/index.htm
HTH
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
Re: can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 05:42:53AM -0400, Steve Litt wrote:
On Thursday 17 June 2010 02:46:53 Gary Kline wrote:
People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a BLOCKQUOTE /BLOCKQUOTE would do. I have found that
the \small macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the \tiny macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, newcent {at 10pt} to courier {at 9 pt} and back.
Not sure, but I think I can help you. I think you need the \begin{sloppy}
command at the beginning of your typewriter font, and the \end{sloppy}
command
at the end of your typewriter font. To test my hypothesis, just insert the
raw
LaTeX (ERT). If indeed that works, then using a layout file, create an
environment called mylegalese or some such name that:
1: Begins with \begin{sloppy}
2: \begin{ttfamily}
3: \begin{small}
4: Prints the content
5: \end{small}
6: \end{ttfamily}
7: \end{sloppy}
The preceding is an oversimplification. To get it to act like normal
environments you might need to implement it as a list, but I think just doing
the preceding should get you close.
I've written some docs about making your own environments. The table of
contents for those docs is at:
http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/lyx/index.htm
HTH
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
No joy. At least not with my latex file and the markup you
had. I'm using mutt as my MUA. Will check out your
troubleshooters URL shortly.
I'm having some trouble putting my latex file {OR} plain
ASCII fie with LaTeX markup into the lyx processor. I think
this was one reason i gave up on lyx back in the 90's!
thanks for your help,
gary
--
Gary Kline kl...@thought.org http://www.thought.org Public Service Unix
The 7.83a release of Jottings: http://jottings.thought.org/index.php
http://journey.thought.org 99 44/100% Guaranteed Novel
can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a would do. I have found that
the "\small" macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the "\tiny" macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, "newcent" {at 10pt} to "courier" {at 9 pt} and back.
whew!
thanks for any insights here.
gary kline
Encl: ./snippet, appended.
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Before he went into the office, Erik had the written medical
excuse from Dr. Millard Dukrinis tucked beside his right leg
on the seat of the wheelchair. He turned into Axel's office,
went over to the desk, stopped, and grabbed the medical form.
Presented it to Axel who sat like a cat ready to spring on its prey.
Both palms pressed against the side of the desk.
``What's that?'' Axel said.
``It's from the doctor. It verifies the fact that I missed six working
days because I've had the flu.''
``That won't save you. This time you'd had it.'' Axel opened his top left
drawer and removed a fat manila envelope. Was smiling very slightly
as he extended the envelope toward Erik.
``What's this?''
``It's your notification of dismissal,'' Axel said slowly.
``Cover letter outlining the charges. Along with supporting documentation.
You were officially fired as of last Friday.''
An icy sweat broke over Erik from head to toe. ``Fired?'' he said.
``What the goddamn hell for!''
``For your disgusting and profane attitude for one thing!'' Axel snapped.
``Amdahl \emph{is}, after all, a Christian institution!''
With hand and teeth Erik managed to open the envelope and withdraw
the raft of sheets.
The body of the letter read:
\vspace{0.3in}
{\begin{quote}\small}
\texttt{You are hereby notified that as of Friday, January 15, 1993, at the}\\
\texttt{close of business at Amdahl College, your employment is terminated.}\\
\texttt{The four reasons itemized in this dismissal notification are as
follows:}\\
\texttt{(1) Improper use of College resources according to College bylaws}\\
\texttt{(Article XIX, Clause 7, paragraphs 24, 25, 27) relating to your
purchase}\\
\texttt{of a computer modem and related abuse of telephone time to your own
home,}\\
\texttt{personal computer. [Supporting documentation in supplementary pages}\\
\texttt{1, 2, 3-5, and 6.]}\\
\texttt{(2) Four separate occasions of rude and insubordinate behavior toward}\\
\texttt{Professors R.X. Hisson and G. Shaffer. [Supporting documentation}\\
\texttt{in supplementary pages 7, 8, and 9.]}\\
. . . . .
{\normalsize\end{quote}}
\vspace{0.3in}
The letter was signed by Chancellor Hellman personally.
Erik looked up to see Axel Paar gloating. Erik turned to the many pages
of supporting documentation.
``Oh, it's all there in black and white,'' Axel assured him.
``Witnesses, who overheard you being rude to the professors.
The bills for telephone time. Requisitions for that Telebit modem that
you bought; witnesses here with whom you drank and who swear that you
brought in the alcohol.
end of sample LaTeX markup
Re: can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
On Thursday 17 June 2010 02:46:53 Gary Kline wrote:
> People,
>
> Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
> to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
>
> Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
> different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
> typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
> using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
> handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
> to her lover.
>
> In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
> two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
> way a would do. I have found that
> the "\small" macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
> Only the "\tiny" macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
> read easily.
>
> The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
> from, say, "newcent" {at 10pt} to "courier" {at 9 pt} and back.
Not sure, but I think I can help you. I think you need the \begin{sloppy}
command at the beginning of your typewriter font, and the \end{sloppy} command
at the end of your typewriter font. To test my hypothesis, just insert the raw
LaTeX (ERT). If indeed that works, then using a layout file, create an
environment called "mylegalese" or some such name that:
1: Begins with \begin{sloppy}
2: \begin{ttfamily}
3: \begin{small}
4: Prints the content
5: \end{small}
6: \end{ttfamily}
7: \end{sloppy}
The preceding is an oversimplification. To get it to act like normal
environments you might need to implement it as a list, but I think just doing
the preceding should get you close.
I've written some docs about making your own environments. The table of
contents for those docs is at:
http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/lyx/index.htm
HTH
SteveT
Steve Litt
Recession Relief Package
http://www.recession-relief.US
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
Re: can anyone help me get moving with LyX?
On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 05:42:53AM -0400, Steve Litt wrote:
> On Thursday 17 June 2010 02:46:53 Gary Kline wrote:
> > People,
> >
> > Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
> > to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
> >
> > Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
> > different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
> > typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
> > using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
> > handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
> > to her lover.
> >
> > In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
> > two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
> > way a would do. I have found that
> > the "\small" macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
> > Only the "\tiny" macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
> > read easily.
> >
> > The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
> > from, say, "newcent" {at 10pt} to "courier" {at 9 pt} and back.
>
> Not sure, but I think I can help you. I think you need the \begin{sloppy}
> command at the beginning of your typewriter font, and the \end{sloppy}
> command
> at the end of your typewriter font. To test my hypothesis, just insert the
> raw
> LaTeX (ERT). If indeed that works, then using a layout file, create an
> environment called "mylegalese" or some such name that:
>
> 1: Begins with \begin{sloppy}
> 2: \begin{ttfamily}
> 3: \begin{small}
> 4: Prints the content
> 5: \end{small}
> 6: \end{ttfamily}
> 7: \end{sloppy}
>
> The preceding is an oversimplification. To get it to act like normal
> environments you might need to implement it as a list, but I think just doing
> the preceding should get you close.
>
> I've written some docs about making your own environments. The table of
> contents for those docs is at:
> http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/lyx/index.htm
>
> HTH
>
> SteveT
>
> Steve Litt
> Recession Relief Package
> http://www.recession-relief.US
> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt
>
No joy. At least not with my latex file and the markup you
had. I'm using mutt as my MUA. Will check out your
troubleshooters URL shortly.
I'm having some trouble putting my latex file {OR} plain
ASCII fie with LaTeX markup into the lyx processor. I think
this was one reason i gave up on lyx back in the 90's!
thanks for your help,
gary
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