Document 446 How to compile and view a plain TeX fileVersion: 3.x, 4.x, 5.x - Scientific WorkPlace & Scientific Word If you attempt to open a plain TeX file in Scientific WorkPlace or Scientific Word, you will receive a message indicating that the file isn't valid for the selected filter. The message occurs because the program can't read plain TeX files. Although you can't open a plain TeX file directly in SWP or SW, one of these methods may enable you to compile and view the information. Import the contents of the fileAs plain TeX files are closely related to LaTeX files, you may be able to import the contents of the plain TeX file into a document in SWP or SW. If you can import the file, you will probably be able to see the body of the document. However, the process may introduce macros that subsequently cause LaTeX compilation errors. You may be able to detect and delete the macros and compile the document. Note that SWP and SW can not import the contents of all plain TeX files.
Use the TrueTeX Formatter and Previewer to compile and view the fileThe TrueTeX system included with SW is a complete version of TeX, and includes a format file for plain TeX. Outside of SWP or SW, you can use the TrueTeX Formatter to compile a plain TeX file and use the TrueTeX Previewer to view the compiled document:
Last revised 01/19/06 This document was created with Scientific WorkPlace. |