Frequently Asked Questions

General

I don't see my LaTeX document. What should I do?
Make sure that JavaScript is enabled and your browser is up to date. If the problem persists with previously mentioned conditions satisfied, please try a different browser (SkyLaTeX works best with Firefox or Chrome).
I don't know how to modify this part of my LaTeX document. What should I do?
You can indicate your correction as a remark or you can supply all of your corrections as PDF annotations. Please remember that if you return annotated PDF via e-mail, your SkyLaTeX corrections will be ignored.
Can I upload new images?
You can upload new images via the Files menu, however they cannot be included in the LaTeX source code during compilation.
How do I add or edit remarks?
Remarks can be added or edited by clicking the line number in the LaTeX file.
Sometimes double clicking takes me to wrong location!
Standard SyncTex is being used, accuracy may vary.
How do I answer copy-editor queries?
Enter reply to query and click OK/Save. If possible and needed, please update LaTeX source. Depending on a query it may be enough to press OK / Save without inserting any text (when just confirming).
How do I download my modifications?
Download PDF from the Files menu via PDF with your corrections button. PDF indicating changes can be downloaded via Changes/Changes since initial version as PDF menu.

LaTeX compilation

Can I change compilation behavior?
Check a menu attached to the left of the Compile button. You will find several compilation options:
  • Auto compilation – automatically runs LaTeX compilation after several seconds from the start of text editing. It will compile consistently while the text is being edited.
  • Error-stop mode – stops compilation on the first error.
  • High resolution PDF – this option appears only for projects using DVI back-end with .eps images. Use this option if you are not satisfied with the quality of images in the downloaded PDF. It will suppress compression of the images. But keep in mind that this will impact compilation and PDF rendering durations, because the PDF will increase in size. However, best quality images will always be used in the final production stage.
    • I get compilation errors and cannot proceed with the proof validation
    Please try fixing all LaTeX errors. If errors still persist, please contact SkylaTeX support or revert to the initial version of your proof or return your corrections by e-mail indicated as text or PDF annotations. You can also restore your work to the last successfully compiled version via the Versions menu.

    LaTeX file editing

    Working with sessions
    SkyLaTeX allows access only for one user or for one session at a time. If there is more than one open session, the SkyLaTeX page is 'locked'. It means that another author is working or another active session is open somewhere else.
    When should I use remarks on LaTeX file?
    To achieve publishing purposes, special LaTeX syntax is used (dedicated LaTeX environments and other constructs). If the author's custom LaTeX writing style interferes with this syntax, corrections can be supplied as remarks. Please note that remarks should not be used to duplicate corrections that you have already made in the LaTeX editor. For example, if you replaced "the" with "these" in the LaTeX editor, it is not necessary to add a remark that duplicates this change: "the changed to these".
    How many corrections can I insert into LaTeX file?
    You cannot use SkyLaTeX to rewrite your article/chapter at the proof stage. This proof should be used only for checking the following: typesetting and editing, completeness and correctness of all elements, tables and figures. Extra changes should be kept to a minimum! Your changes will go through validation by the Publisher.
    Can I download the LaTeX file and compile it locally?
    No. This is the production LaTeX file and will not compile on your local LaTeX system.
    Can I upload a new LaTeX file for the entire article/chapter?
    Uploading new file(s) for some small fragment of the text is possible, but not for the entire article/chapter.
    Do I need to save the LaTeX file?
    No, the LaTeX file is saved automatically with every change you make. Even if you close the browser, your changes will be saved.
    What are versions and what are they used for?
    Versions from the menu are meant to save different versions of LaTeX file upon your request. This is an optional feature. You may later examine selected version and revert to it if necessary.
    Can I use special LaTeX packages?
    No, please use standard LaTeX commands and avoid new definitions as the XML file will be generated from this LaTeX file for publishing purposes.
    I don't recognize my own LaTeX file!
    This is a production version of your LaTeX file made according to the requirements of the publisher for the XML rendering/publishing.
    I can't edit references, I don't recognize special commands used there!
    Please insert new item in the list of references as in the example below:
    \bibitem{key} \begin{botherref} INSERT CITATION DATA (TEXT) HERE \end{botherref}
    How do I perform a text search?
    To search inside the LaTeX file, place your cursor inside the editor and press Ctrl+F (⌘+F on Mac), go to next match by pressing Ctrl+G (⌘+G), to previous - Ctrl+Shift+G (⌘+Shift+G on Mac). You can also use regular expressions, for example, /max|min/ would match both max and min, /\w+ly/ would match all words ending with "ly".