The TeX production cycle

Here is the complete production cycle for TeX:

1. Use a text editor (such as emacs) to prepare a source file whose name ends with ".tex".
2. Compile it with this command:

                   tex yourfile.tex

   If there are any errors, return to step 1 and correct them.
3. If there are no errors during compilation, preview your document (under X-windows) to check the appearance and content of the document.
4. When you are happy with the appearance of your document on the screen, you can print it.

Last updated: 1995/12/19 00:39:07 UT
URL: http://www.nmt.edu/tcc/help/dtp/tex/texcycle.html