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khawla7
Explorer | Level 3
6 years ago

unable to compile tex files on dropbox

Hey, I have a question concerning tex files on Dropbox. Just recently I started facing an issue in my dropbox tex files while compiling them, I get the error: Could not start the command: pdflatex....
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Celeste
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6 years ago

Hey khawla7, thank for keeping me posted! 

I am glad to read the issue was resolved. It could mean that your Dropbox desktop app was updated, or that the error had to do with the device software and not Dropbox directly. 

If the issue comes back please do let me know, and save a screenshot of any error messages.

We will then take it from there. 

Have a great rest of your week!

 

 

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khawla7
Explorer | Level 3
6 years ago

In fact, after I sent you the previous reply, the error continued to appear for aScreenshot 2020-02-11 15.36.48.pngll tex files in my dropbox, the pdf shows but any modification in the tex file are not updated and also the message error appears again. I attached a screen shot of that

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    Jay
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    6 years ago

    Thanks for the image, khawla7.

    As you’re compiling the tex file, which might require a bit of processing, it might be worth pausing the Dropbox desktop application to see if this allows the compilation to complete successfully.

    If this doesn’t work, try quitting the Dropbox desktop application and then try compiling the file.

    Let me know how it goes!

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