November 2011 - ntg-context - NTG Mailing Lists

new version of t-french.mkiv
by pmlists＠free.fr 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Hello, Finally, after a development period of more than three years[1], I'm pleased to announce the long-awaited[2] update of the t-french ConTeXt module, which is greatly enhanced compared to the previous version[3]. In spite of the high complexity[4] of the code, I consider the module stable[5] enough for daily usage. This is indicated, just as in other major software projects, by an even version number[6]. You can download the new version from [7]. With a modern and fast Internet connection, the download time should hopefully not exceed about 5 minutes. Enjoy, Peter Footnotes: [1] During some parts of this evening, development was exceptionally active. [2] A user requested an update. [3] The previous version did not work at all. [4] There are parts, that I haven't understood yet. [5] A simple test file compiles without errors. [6] Another interpretation of the version 2011.11.08 is also possible. [7] http://modules.contextgarden.net/t-french

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Splitting (x)tables
by Andreas Harder 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Hi all, I think there is a bug with \placefloat and split option. \starttext \showframe[text] \setupxtable [split=yes,option=stretch, width=4cm,height=3cm, align={middle,middle}] \startbuffer \startxtable \dorecurse{15}{% \startxrow \dorecurse{5}{\startxcell cell: #1 x ##1 \stopxcell} \stopxrow} \stopxtable \stopbuffer % \getbuffer % OK \placetable[here,split]{A big table}{\getbuffer} \stoptext By the way, what is the analogous split-option name if one uses the \start- \stopplacetable syntax? Regards Andreas

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first-setup.sh patch
by frantisek holop 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

hi there, here is a simple patch for first-setup.sh in a nutshell: - removed the first check for ruby. the same check is performed at the end of the install process again, and IMHO it is a much better place to show some reminders to the user after many screenfuls of rsync flew by. - a low hanging optimisation for setting platform= - moved the platform overriding above the platform == unknown check because just uncommenting the line will not work, the script will exit a couple lines above - if the uknown platform is considered an "Error", exit should return non-zero :] have a nice day -f -- a self-addressed envelope would be addressed "envelope"

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Unbreakable empty space
by Markus Finke 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Hello, for reasons of readability of my source I want to define an unbreakable empty space before some charactersm e.g.: [SPACE]-- treated as ~-- How can I implement it? TIA!

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beta
by Hans Hagen 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Hi, I uploaded a new beta, mostly for testing the xml export and Alan's figure list issue. I cleaned up some of the float code (removing some related mkii code in the process) but more will follow. I might have introduced some issues there. Hans ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hans Hagen | PRAGMA ADE Ridderstraat 27 | 8061 GH Hasselt | The Netherlands tel: 038 477 53 69 | voip: 087 875 68 74 | www.pragma-ade.com | www.pragma-pod.nl -----------------------------------------------------------------

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righttoleft pars lost
by Idris Samawi Hamid ادريس سماوي حامد 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Dear gang, Somewhere in the last few updates righttoleft pars have either changed or are broken: \starttext \startTEXpage[align=r2l] \righttoleft % pardir Here is some text And some more More \stopTEXpage \stoptext r2l textdir is correct but r2l pardir is lost. This worked normally a few weeks ago, Best wishes Idris -- Professor Idris Samawi Hamid, Editor-in-Chief International Journal of Shīʿī Studies Department of Philosophy Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523

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Missing <break/> while exporting to xml before <highlight>
by Marco Pessotto 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Hi! See the following minimal example: %%% start example \setupbackend[export=yes] \definehighlight[emph][style=italic] \starttext Hey, hello! \emph{Hello world!} \stoptext %%% stop example And the output is: <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' standalone='yes' ?>     <document language="en" file="prova" date="Sun Nov 6 14:50:01 2011" context="2011.11.04 14:15" version="0.30" xmlns:m="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> Hey, hello! <highlight detail="emph">Hello world!</highlight> </document> Best regards -- Marco

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empty footnote marker needed
by Steffen Wolfrum 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Hi, does anyone know how to get an "empty" footnote marker (see example below), as it was achieved in MkII with "[-]"? Steffen ------- \starttext \chapter{a} \section{b} test\footnote[-]{only this} text \stoptext

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Configure \setuppublicationlayout[article] to not insert a '.' after a title ending with a '?'
by Renald Buter 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Hello list, Possibly people can give me a pointer into the proper direction? What I am after is probably something like: \setuppublicationlayout[article]{% ... \insertarttitle{\bgroup }{\egroup\optionallyinsertdot }{}% ... } I am not very knowledgeable about TeX, but would this be possible? With kind regards, Renald

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Background using Image Overlay
by Syed N Haider 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

Hi All I am new to the Metapost and Context world, and need some help regarding the inclusion of Metapost graphics in ConTeXt documents. I am trying a very simple approach, using a graphic as a background. Here's my sample (using a very basic metapost graphic as a page background in a document): Metapost: ======== beginfig(0); theta := 360/7; radius := 1in; z0 = origin; z1 = z0 + dir(90)*radius; z2 = z0 + dir(90 + theta)*radius; z3 = z0 + dir(90 + 2*theta)*radius; z4 = z0 + dir(90 + 3*theta)*radius; z5 = z0 + dir(90 + 4*theta)*radius; z6 = z0 + dir(90 + 5*theta)*radius; z7 = z0 + dir(90 + 6*theta)*radius; draw z1 -- z2 -- z3 -- z4 -- z5 -- z6 -- z7 -- cycle; endfig; end; ConTeXt (after running mpost on the metapost graphic to generate the hexagon.0 file): ===================================================================== \defineoverlay [backg] [{\externalfigure[hexagon.0][width=\overlaywidth,height=\overlayheight]}] \starttext \noheaderandfooterlines \setupbackgrounds[page][background=backg] %\placefigure %{none} %{\externalfigure[hexagon.0][width=12cm]} \stoptext Thanks in advance Syed

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