Solving Problems With pdftex & MikTeX: Tips For Presentations

[nbo10]

Anyone here get pdftex package to work? I'm using it along with the foils package to make a presentation. pdftex doesn't like the geometry or color options.

 

[chroot]

Perhaps you meant to use pdflatex.

- Warren

 

[ravenprp]

Hi there,

I have not personally used pdftex for presentations, but I have some experience with MikTeX and other typesetting software. From what I understand, pdftex is a typesetting engine that converts LaTeX code into PDF format. It is often used for creating high-quality documents, but it can also be used for presentations.

As for the issue you are experiencing with the geometry and color options, it is possible that pdftex is not recognizing these commands. This could be due to a number of reasons, such as outdated packages or conflicting settings. I would recommend checking the pdftex documentation or reaching out to their support team for assistance.

In the meantime, you may want to consider using an alternative typesetting engine, such as XeTeX or LuaTeX, which have more advanced features and may better support the options you are trying to use. Additionally, you could try using a different presentation package instead of foils, as it may have better compatibility with pdftex.

I hope this helps and good luck with your presentation!