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The "For getting ConTeXt Suite" distribution is the recommended way [[MkIV]] onto a Mac there are basically two routes to use ConTeXt on any OStake.For a MacTeX (TeXLive distribution made especially for Mac tutorial see OSX) and the mac section under [[ConTeXt Suite (Standalone|), recommended for all those that want the most current versions or latest developments in ConTeXt Suite]].
== MacTeX ==Naturally, there are other ways, but they are more for experienced Mac users and those comfortable with using the command line.
A straightforward way * The simplest method is to to install ConTeXt on Mac OS X use MacTeX, but as this is via essentially TeXLive you will not have the [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX] distributionmost recent binaries (generally frozen for a year). * The distribution includes [http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/ advantage is that you get TeX et al, fonts and some nice utilities, including the editor TeXShop] (highly recommended) which can run ConTeXt and TeXworks editors, TeX Live Utility -Variants from within the editor without any knowledge of the command line.* ConTeXt Suite (Standalone) is recommended for managing updatesthose that wish to have the latest stable version, latest developmental version, and many other goodiesor wish to run several versions of ConTeXt side by side. It The downside to the side by side approach is highly recommended that you need some knowledge of how to use at least MacTeX [[TeX Live 2011|2011]]the command line and how to set-up the paths in a Unix environment.
* [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ Download and follow the instructions] (if you have a broad bandwith internet connection)* 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),* or download and install a '''TeXlive''' image from the web.== MacTeX ==
== TeXshop 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 [http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/ TeXShop] and TeXworks ==TeXWorks, the TeX Live Utility for managing updates, fonts and many other goodies.
TypicallyAs 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, both editors work out of also installing the box "TeXLixeConTeXt Suite", but if you are using version earlier than those shipped with MacTeX 2011 (TeXShop 2.42) you need to configure engines for often called "Standalone ConTeXt manually".
=== TeXshop ===If After installing MacTeX all you install "ConTeXt Suite" or want need to do is set up TeXShop to use "TeXlive" in parallel "ConTeXt Suites" with you have to create a new engines for "TeXShop", so that you can run your versions of "ConTeXt" directly from within "see the [[TeXShop"]] page.
Go to : /Users/username/Library/TeXShop/Engines from within the Finder. If you can not find this folder then start "TeXShop", it will install it. === Installing MacTeX ===
Then, create a file with * [http://www.engine as extensiontug. Paste this in your new engine :org/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 [http:/bin/bashtug.org/TeXLive/acquire.html buy a TeXLive DVD] (if you are a member of a TeX user group you often get it for free).
$ export PATH=/Applications/ConText/tex/texmf-osx-64/bin:$PATH=Standalone ConTeXt==
$ export TEXMFCACHE=/Applications/ConText/tex/texmf-cacheThe new [[LMTX]] distribution is also able to run [[MkIV]] files. See [[Installation]] or [[Installing ConTeXt LMTX on MacOS]] for details.
$ context "$1"== Configuring ConTeXt-Aware Editors on the Mac ==
NowTypically, when most editors work out of the box with MacTeX, but if you will open are using a version earlier than those shipped with MacTeX 2011 (TeXShop2.42), or if you would like to use the Standalone distribution (ConTeXt Suite), you can choose this new engineneed to configure engines for ConTeXt manually.
=== TeXworks ===* [[TeXShop]]If you install ConTeXt in your Applications Folder, you have to create a new engine. Go to your preferences inside * [[TeXworks. In Typesetting Menu, in Processing tools, add a new engine.In Name, type what you want.In Program : /Applications/ConText/tex/texmf-osx-64/bin/texmfstartIn Arguments : ]] *texexec as the first argument[[Texpad]] *$fullname as the second argument[[BBEdit]] *$synctexoption as the third argument.[[TextMate]]
* [http://www.esm.psu.edu/mac-tex/ Mac OS X TeX/LaTeX Web Site] (Penn State University)
* [[iTeXMac]], a more fully featured, but sometimes more complex, TeX editor and PDF viewer
* [http://www.ing.unipi.it/~d9615/homepage/texniscope.html TeXniscope] is an interesting, auto-updating PDF- and DVI viewer, especially helpful when you're updating documents from the command line or otherwise outside of the above-mentioned integrated editor/viewers on <span class="plainlinks">[http://howtouninstallonmacos.com/ <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">how to uninstall on mac</span>]
* [http://mackeeper.zeobit.com/uninstaller-for-mac Mac Uninstall] Software
* [http://pdfview.sourceforge.net/ PDFView] is a lightweight Mac OS X application to display PDF files with auto-update and [http://itexmac.sourceforge.net/pdfsync.html PDFSync] function.
* How-to articles about Mac OS, for example [http://www.mac-how.net/ how to uninstall applications on mac]. Opportunity to submit questions.
* [http://www.mac-uninstall.com/ Mac Uninstaller]
* [http://www.use4video.com/DVDRipper.html DVD Ripping Software] for Your Mac
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==Standalone ConTeXtIntroduction ==
== 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 [http://skim-app.sourceforge.net/ Skim].
== More Links ==
* [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX Home Page] (MacTeX at TUG)
* [http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/texshop.html TeXshop], a simple, elegant TeX editor and PDF viewer.
* There are more [[Text Editors]] that support ConText.
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