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Frequently asked questions

Error: “File 'setup.tex' not found. \input{setup.tex}”

Windows-specific diagnosis: If this error shows up when you compile the script for the first time, you may have opened the \LaTeX file without unzipping the project archive first. To resolve the error, go back to the folder where you store your downloads. Locate the project archive (something like latex-project-….zip). Do not double-click it. Instead, right-click and select “Unzip”, “Extract”, or similar. This will extract the ZIP archive to a new folder. Open this folder and proceed with opening the file you were looking for.

Generic hints: The compiler complains that a file called setup.tex cannot be found in the same folder as the file you are compiling. Make sure the file exists and there are no typos in your file name.

Error: “Unable to find xyz.sty”

Windows-specific diagnosis: This error typically relates to packages missing from your \LaTeX installation. On Windows, it can typically be solved like this:

  1. Open the Mik$\TeX$ Console, a program that comes with your \LaTeX installation.
  2. In there, you will find the “Packages” tab.
  3. Click the button to search for package updates. This should resolve the error.

Generic hints: The compiler complains that a package, particularly the corresponding .sty document, is missing. Typically, there is a \usepackage{xyz} command that loads the package xyz. Make sure there are no typos in the package name. If you do not use $\TeX$live-full (Linux), try to install the package via the Mik$\TeX$ Console (Windows) or your \LaTeX distribution's helper tools.

I accidentally dismissed the prompt asking me to install a missing package.

Try re-opening $\TeX$studio. If this does not help, there is still the option to manually install the required packages from the Mik$\TeX$ Console or similar distribution-specific management software.

I want to use my own tools.

Sure, feel free. We provide instructions for CoCalc and VS Code/Codium. Any other editor will do if you know your ways around the terminal. In essence, all we do here is this:

pdflatex main.tex
biber main
pdflatex main.tex
pdflatex main.tex

Just run pdflatex main.tex twice if you do not have any citations. Or have a look at XeTeX, LuaTeX, … (numerous other tools available).

I need more help.

Please refer to our various resources: