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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | For getting ConTeXt onto a Mac there are basically two routes to take. MacTeX (TeXLive distribution made especially for Mac OSX) and the ConTeXt Suite (Standalone), recommended for all those that want the most current versions or latest developments in ConTeXt. | + | For getting ConTeXt [[MkIV]] onto a Mac there are basically two routes to take. MacTeX (TeXLive distribution made especially for Mac OSX) and the ConTeXt Suite (Standalone), recommended for all those that want the most current versions or latest developments in ConTeXt. |
Naturally, there are other ways, but they are more for experienced Mac users and those comfortable with using the command line. | Naturally, there are other ways, but they are more for experienced Mac users and those comfortable with using the command line. | ||
| − | + | * The simplest method is to use MacTeX, but as this is essentially TeXLive you will not have the most recent binaries (generally frozen for a year). | |
| − | + | * The advantage is that you get TeX et al, fonts and some nice utilities, including the editor TeXShop (highly recommended) which can run ConTeXt and TeX-Variants from within the editor without any knowledge of the command line. | |
| − | + | * ConTeXt Suite (Standalone) is recommended for those that wish to have the latest stable version, latest developmental version, or wish to run several versions of ConTeXt side by side. The downside to the side by side approach is that you need some knowledge of how to use the command line and how to set-up the paths in a Unix environment. | |
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== MacTeX == | == MacTeX == | ||
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As MacTeX is a TeXLive distribution all binaries are generally frozen for a year. If you wish to have a more current version or the latest beta version of ConTeXt you should consider, also installing the "ConTeXt Suite" often called "Standalone ConTeXt". | As MacTeX is a TeXLive distribution all binaries are generally frozen for a year. If you wish to have a more current version or the latest beta version of ConTeXt you should consider, also installing the "ConTeXt Suite" often called "Standalone ConTeXt". | ||
| − | After installing MacTeX all you need to do is set up TeXShop to use ConTeXt, see | + | After installing MacTeX all you need to do is set up TeXShop to use ConTeXt, see the [[TeXShop]] page. |
=== Installing MacTeX === | === Installing MacTeX === | ||
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* You can also [http://tug.org/TeXLive/acquire.html buy a TeXLive DVD] (if you are a member of a TeX user group you often get it for free). | * You can also [http://tug.org/TeXLive/acquire.html buy a TeXLive DVD] (if you are a member of a TeX user group you often get it for free). | ||
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==Standalone ConTeXt== | ==Standalone ConTeXt== | ||
| − | See [[ | + | The new [[LMTX]] distribution is also able to run [[MkIV]] files. See [[Installation]] for details. |
== Configuring ConTeXt-Aware Editors on the Mac == | == Configuring ConTeXt-Aware Editors on the Mac == | ||
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Unless you are using TeXshop or TeXworks with built-in viewers, the recommended PDF viewer with SyncTeX support and auto-refresh on Mac OS X is [http://skim-app.sourceforge.net/ Skim]. | Unless you are using TeXshop or TeXworks with built-in viewers, the recommended PDF viewer with SyncTeX support and auto-refresh on Mac OS X is [http://skim-app.sourceforge.net/ Skim]. | ||
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== More Links == | == More Links == | ||
* [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX Home Page] (MacTeX at TUG) | * [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX Home Page] (MacTeX at TUG) | ||
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* [http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/texshop.html TeXshop], a simple, elegant TeX editor and PDF viewer. | * [http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/texshop.html TeXshop], a simple, elegant TeX editor and PDF viewer. | ||
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* [http://mackeeper.zeobit.com/uninstaller-for-mac Mac Uninstall] Software | * [http://mackeeper.zeobit.com/uninstaller-for-mac Mac Uninstall] Software | ||
* There are more [[Text Editors]] that support ConText. | * There are more [[Text Editors]] that support ConText. | ||
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* How-to articles about Mac OS, for example [http://www.mac-how.net/ how to uninstall applications on mac]. Opportunity to submit questions. | * How-to articles about Mac OS, for example [http://www.mac-how.net/ how to uninstall applications on mac]. Opportunity to submit questions. | ||
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* [http://www.use4video.com/DVDRipper.html DVD Ripping Software] for Your Mac | * [http://www.use4video.com/DVDRipper.html DVD Ripping Software] for Your Mac | ||
Revision as of 12:53, 2 July 2020
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Contents
Introduction
For getting ConTeXt MkIV onto a Mac there are basically two routes to take. MacTeX (TeXLive distribution made especially for Mac OSX) and the ConTeXt Suite (Standalone), recommended for all those that want the most current versions or latest developments in ConTeXt.
Naturally, there are other ways, but they are more for experienced Mac users and those comfortable with using the command line.
- The simplest method is to use MacTeX, but as this is essentially TeXLive you will not have the most recent binaries (generally frozen for a year).
- The advantage is that you get TeX et al, fonts and some nice utilities, including the editor TeXShop (highly recommended) which can run ConTeXt and TeX-Variants from within the editor without any knowledge of the command line.
- ConTeXt Suite (Standalone) is recommended for those that wish to have the latest stable version, latest developmental version, or wish to run several versions of ConTeXt side by side. The downside to the side by side approach is that you need some knowledge of how to use the command line and how to set-up the paths in a Unix environment.
MacTeX
The easiest way to install ConTeXt on Mac OSX is to use the the MacTeX distribution. MacTeX is a TeXLive distribution modified especially for use on Mac OSX. It will install every thing you need to run ConTeXt, TeX, LaTeX, Xe(La)TeX, along with the editors TeXShop and TeXWorks, the TeX Live Utility for managing updates, fonts and many other goodies.
As MacTeX is a TeXLive distribution all binaries are generally frozen for a year. If you wish to have a more current version or the latest beta version of ConTeXt you should consider, also installing the "ConTeXt Suite" often called "Standalone ConTeXt".
After installing MacTeX all you need to do is set up TeXShop to use ConTeXt, see the TeXShop page.
Installing MacTeX
- Download and follow the instructions from the MacTeX site (Installer larger than 2GB, instructions for slower internet connections on the site of MacTeX)
- You can also buy a TeXLive DVD (if you are a member of a TeX user group you often get it for free).
Standalone ConTeXt
The new LMTX distribution is also able to run MkIV files. See Installation for details.
Configuring ConTeXt-Aware Editors on the Mac
Typically, most editors work out of the box with MacTeX, but if you are using a version earlier than those shipped with MacTeX 2011 (TeXShop 2.42), or if you would like to use the Standalone distribution (ConTeXt Suite), you need to configure engines for ConTeXt manually.
Skim (PDF viewer)
Unless you are using TeXshop or TeXworks with built-in viewers, the recommended PDF viewer with SyncTeX support and auto-refresh on Mac OS X is Skim.
More Links
- MacTeX Home Page (MacTeX at TUG)
- TeXshop, a simple, elegant TeX editor and PDF viewer.
- Mac Uninstall Software
- There are more Text Editors that support ConText.
- How-to articles about Mac OS, for example how to uninstall applications on mac. Opportunity to submit questions.
- DVD Ripping Software for Your Mac
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