April 2025 - ntg-context - NTG Mailing Lists

Karl Berry "Wizard of Systems"
by luigi scarso 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

https://x.com/TeXUsersGroup/status/1909459838838751675 """ TUG news: Motion 2025.2 is almost unanimously (with Karl Berry abstaining) approved. The motion awards Karl Berry with with a lifetime membership and the title of "Wizard of Systems" in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the TeX community. """ A pillar on which our community stands. -- luigi

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regular online meet-up
by Henning Hraban Ramm 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

You’re invited to our regular online meet-up, this upcoming Wednesday, April 9th, 19:00 CEST (UTC+2) at https://lecture.senfcall.de/hen-rbr-rku-oke (same, but shorter: https://u.mtxrun.eu/ctxmtg) ConTeXt users of all levels are welcome! Looking forward to seeing you, Hraban (Same blurb as always:) [Howto] * No special software installation required; most modern browsers should work (WebRTC required). * Open the URL above, accept the privacy statement, * enter your name, * click "join" (or "start" if you’re the first), * click "with microphone", allow your browser to access it, check the audio. * Your microphone is muted if you join. Activate microphone and/or camera with the buttons at the bottom. * Minimize the default presentation with the "screen" button, bottom right. * If you’d like to share your screen or upload a file, you can make yourself the presenter: Click on your user name, change the setting, then you’ll see the "screen sharing" button beside the camera button; also there’s now "manage presentations" behind the "plus" button. Beware there is only one presenter at a time, so don’t kill someone else’s presentation. [Technical hints] * Sound is usually better if you use a headset (less noise for everyone). * Connection problems are mostly due to low bandwidth or high latency on your side, esp. with mobile connections. * Sometimes leaving and re-entering helps. * If audio/video doesn’t work for you, you can still use the text chat. * Screen sharing needs a lot of bandwidth. * BigBlueButton documentation applies: https://bigbluebutton.org/tutorials/ [Netiquette] * Please use a name that we recognize from here. Some feel uncomfortable with anonymous lurkers. * Mute your microphone while you’re not talking. * It’s nice to show your face at least when you join. * If there are connection problems, stop camera sharing. * The room is set to “everyone’s a moderator“, I trust you...

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character replace
by Alan Caruanambo 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Hi, I'm using a font (only in the headers) that doesn't have Spanish characters. What I want is for it to automatically replace the text with a custom font when I type it in the header. Sample: \chapter{Peru} ==> Peru (replace ú with u) ========= \definefont[typographercaps][name:typographercaps*default at 35pt] \setuphead [chapter] [align=middle, color=darkred, number=no, style=\typographercaps] \starttext \dorecurse{5}{\chapter{ann chapter} \input knuth} \stoptext

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Draw cutting line
by Alan Caruanambo 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

Hello, I want to draw the cutting line on an A4 sheet. cutting line (to draw) | ------------ | | | | | | | | | ------------ \setuppapersize[A5][A4,landscape] \setuparranging[2*2] \showframe \setuplayout[middle] \starttext \dorecurse{100}{\input knuth \relax} \stoptext

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There is something wrong with this paragraph.
by Ursula Hermann 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

Dear List, There is a problem with this paragraph, because the has not the right height? \starttext \switchtobodyfont[termes, 7.70pt] \definetextbackground[MyBackground][ location=paragraph, background=color, backgroundcolor=greenyellow, x=F1E788, leftoffset=.8\bodyfontsize, rightoffset=.8\bodyfontsize, topoffset=.8\bodyfontsize, bottomoffset=.8\bodyfontsize, frame=off, width=.8\textwidth] \startMyBackground \usemodule[amsl] \startnarrow[left=2.90mm, right=2.90mm][left, right] {\bf Lebesque-integrierbare Funktionen}\par \definehspace[ein 1,2][0.25em] Wenn ($ a$,$ b$) $\subseteq$ $\reals$ ein Intervall bezeichnet, dann ist die Menge $L$$^\uparrow$(($a$,$b$)) die Menge der Funktionen, die fast über- all Grenzwert einer monoton wachsenden Folge von Trep penfunktionen ($\varphi_k$) sind für die die Folge ($\int^b_a$ $\varphi_k$ ($x$) $dx$) konvergiert. Für $f$ $\in$ \startformula \quad \int[method=auto] {f(x) \dd x}_{a}^{b}=\lim_{k\to\infty}\int[method=auto]_{a}^{b}\varphi_k (x) dx). \stopformula \stopMyBackground \stoptext Many Thanks Uschi

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Hello, I need to arrange A5 paper inside A4, in order to save paper and so that the cut line always remains inside and the original edge outside. SHEET 01 front ------------ | | | | 4 | 1 | | | | ------------ reverse ------------ | | | | 2 | 3 | | | | ------------ SHEET 02 front ------------ | | | | 8 | 5 | | | | ------------ reverse ------------ | | | | 6 | 7 | | | | ------------
by Alan Caruanambo 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

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issue with \savebuffer in LMTX
by Pablo Rodriguez 06 Apr '25

06 Apr '25

Dear list, I have the following sample: \startbuffer[x] a \stopbuffer \starttext \savebuffer[x][\jobname-temp.tex, prefix=no] whatever \stoptext Compiling it with current latest (2025.04.01 12:45) LMTX, the saved file name is "x". With current latest MkIV, the saved file name is \jobname-temp.tex. I think this may be a bug. Could anyone confirm this? Many thanks for your help, Pablo

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How to typeset interactive, hyphenated URLs in a bibliography?
by Riviera Taylor 06 Apr '25

06 Apr '25

Hello, I'd like the URL to link to the webpage rather than what it currently links to: `hyphenatedurl#https://example.com/this-is-a-really-long-slug/for-example-purposes-only/` Kind regards, Riviera Running LuaMetaTeX, Version 2.11.07 (Functionality : level 20250226) MWE: \startbuffer[default] @website{smith2025, title = {Bob Smith's Website}, author = {Smith, Bob}, year = {2025}, urlkey = {bobsmith}, howpublished = {https://example.com/this-is-a-really-long-slug/for-example-purposes-only/} } \stopbuffer \savebuffer[list=default,file=default.bib,prefix=no] \startbuffer[bib_env] \usebtxdefinitions[default] \definebtxrendering[default] [default=, specification=default, sorttype=authoryear, numbering=no, criterium=all, method=global, dataset=default, group=default ] \setupbtxlist[default] [alternative=paragraph, margin=3\emwidth, before=\blank, after=\blank, align={normal,tolerant}, interaction=start, state=start, symbol=none, hang=yes, distance={-6\emwidth}] \definebtx[default] [default=, specification=default, authorconversion=normal] \definebtxdataset[default] \definebtx[default:cite] [default=, specification=default, separator:2={ and }, otherstext={\btxspace\em{et al.}}, etallimit=3, ] \definebtx[default:cite:author] [default:cite] \definebtx[default:list] [default] \definebtx[default:list:website] [default:list] \setupbtx[default:cite] [alternative=authoryear] \setupbtx[default:list] [alternative=authoryear,authorconversion=invertedshort] \usebtxdataset[default][default.bib] \startsetups btx:default:list:website \btxdoif{author} {\btxflush{author}\btxspace} \btxdoif{year} {\btxleftparenthesis\btxflush{year}\btxrightparenthesis} \btxdoif{title} {{\em{\btxflush{title}}}\btxperiod} \btxdoif{howpublished} { Available at: \goto{\btxflush{howpublished}}[url(\hyphenatedurl{\btxflush{howpublished}})] \btxleftparenthesis {Accessed}\btxspace{April 6 2025} \btxrightparenthesis } \btxperiod \removeunwantedspaces \stopsetups \stopbuffer \savebuffer[list=bib_env,file=bib_env.tex,prefix=no] \startbuffer[text] \quote{Welcome to my website} \cite[smith2025]. \stopbuffer \savebuffer[list=text,file=text.tex,prefix=no] \starttext \setupinteraction[state=start,color=black] \environment bib_env \enabledirectives[hyphenators.urls.packslashes] \sethyphenatedurlbefore{/} \startsectionlevel[title={Text}] \input text \stopsectionlevel \startsectionlevel[title={Bibliography}] \placebtxrendering[default] \stopsectionlevel \stoptext

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How to check if a register item appears in a specific chapter, or not?
by Joel 06 Apr '25

06 Apr '25

\setevalue{standard1}{Students will learn how to navigate the library catalog efficiently.} \setevalue{standard2}{Students will learn how to use a library card to access various services.} \setevalue{standard3}{Students will learn to locate and select appropriate resources across different media.} \setevalue{standard4}{Students will learn to utilize digital databases for academic research.} \setevalue{standard5}{Students will learn to operate self-checkout stations for streamlined borrowing.} \setevalue{standard6}{Students will learn to manage due dates and renew borrowed materials responsibly.} \setevalue{standard7}{Students will learn the fundamentals of the library classification system.} \setevalue{standard8}{Students will learn to evaluate information sources for credibility and relevance.} \setevalue{standard9}{Students will learn to use reference materials to support academic inquiries.} \setevalue{standard10}{Students will learn to adhere to library policies and ethical usage guidelines.} \setevalue{standard11}{Students will learn to reserve study areas and meeting spaces effectively.} \setevalue{standard12}{Students will learn to access and navigate digital library resources.} \setevalue{standard13}{Students will learn to engage with library programs and community events.} \setevalue{standard14}{Students will learn to utilize interlibrary loan services for extended research.} \setevalue{standard15}{Students will learn to apply proper citation methods for materials sourced from the library.} \defineregister[learnedshort][compress=yes] \setupregister[learnedshort][style=sansbold, textstyle=slanted, n=1, pagenumber=yes, indicator=no] % \defineregister[learnedlong][compress=yes] \setupregister[learnedlong][style=sansbold, textstyle=slanted, n=1, pagenumber=yes, indicator=no] % \define[1]\learned{% \learnedshort{#1}% \learnedlong{\getvalue{#1}}% } % \starttext \startchapter[title={Trees}] \placeregister[learnedlong][way=bychapter, criterium=chapter] \section{Content} \learned{standard1} \input knuth \stopchapter \startchapter[title={Birds}] \placeregister[learnedlong][way=bychapter, criterium=chapter] \section{Content} \learned{standard8} \learned{standard16} \learned{standard6} \input knuth \stopchapter \startchapter[title={Squirrels}] \placeregister[learnedlong][way=bychapter, criterium=chapter] \section{Content} \learned{standard2} \learned{standard15} \learned{standard13} \learned{standard9} \input knuth \stopchapter \stoptext I have some code like the above, used in a textbook. This is as best as I could simplify it. First, there are values that define a series of state standards. These list what students need to know according to state law. Next, theres two registers that keeps track of every time the standard is taught in the text. For instance, in the third chapter, "standard2" is covered. It then has a list at the start of evey chapter listing the standards that appeared; and I could similarly add an index at the end listing page numbers. My problem is, I need to make a better visual for readers for seeing where the standards appear. Here's a table: \setupcolors[state=start] \setupTABLE[frame=on, align=middle, option=stretch] \bTABLE[split=yes] % Header row: empty first cell then Chapters 1–15 \bTR \bTD[align=middle] {} \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 1 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 2 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 3 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 4 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 5 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 6 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 7 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 8 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 9 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 10 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 11 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 12 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 13 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 14 \eTD \bTD[align=middle] Chapters 15 \eTD \eTR % Data rows: one row per standard (standard1 to standard15) \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard1 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard2 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard3 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard4 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard5 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard6 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard7 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard8 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard9 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard10 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard11 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard12 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard13 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard14 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \bTR \bTD[align=middle] standard15 \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \bTD \eTD \eTR \eTABLE Basically, I need a way for the code to check, "Does standard1 appear in chapter 1?" If yes, put a checkmark. If not, leave blank. if standard1 is in chapter1then print "✓"else print "" How can I setup such a check? --Joel

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How to stop lists from being double-spaced?
by Joel 05 Apr '25

05 Apr '25

When I set items in a list, like this: \starttext\startitemize[n]\startitem \input knuth \stopitem\startitem \input knuth \stopitem\stopitemize\stoptext ...it ends up placing the items in double-space, or similar, where there's about a gap of one text-height between lines, instead ofthe usual gap between lines. If you render the above, it makes a gap between the two quotes. Is there a way to make it have normal line width? --Joel

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