Re: [NTG-context] Strange result with 2 columns and textbackground

2005-02-28 Thread VnPenguin
On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 20:26:34 +0100, h h extern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no, you uncovered a secret: these backgrounds are only supported on one column mode and column sets; i did a quick hackery test and it is possible to add support for multi-columns, but the complication is that it

[NTG-context] shortcut to TOC page from any page

2005-02-28 Thread VnPenguin
Hi, I would like to make a shortcut to TOC page in my document. The idea is from any page of the doc when I do this shortcut (keyboard or mouse) I return to the TOC. Anyone know if there is a way to do this in ConTeXt ? Thank you, Q. ___ ntg-context

Re: [NTG-context] lettrine.sty, but not LaTeX

2005-02-28 Thread Taco Hoekwater
Mats Broberg wrote: - I tested with the inital H and [Lines=4,Hang=.1,Nindent=20pt,Findent=20pt]. This makes the H itself be indented too (see enclosed dump). It seems that Findent adds space both before and after the dropcap, when it only should add after the dropcap. That was a bug, so,

[NTG-context] Problem with \placefigure before \startcolumns

2005-02-28 Thread Michael Gährken
Hi, I have a problem, when I place a graphic on a page, start columns, and use a \chapter in that column. The following code demonstrates it. I get the space needed for the graphic in the column, but the graphic is already placed above the \startcolumns. Without the \chapter the space vanishs.

Re: [NTG-context] shortcut to TOC page from any page

2005-02-28 Thread Hans Hagen
VnPenguin wrote: Hi, I would like to make a shortcut to TOC page in my document. The idea is from any page of the doc when I do this shortcut (keyboard or mouse) I return to the TOC. Anyone know if there is a way to do this in ConTeXt ? all lists automatically generate a reference, so \goto

[NTG-context] TeX run : 8 (vs. 2 ?)

2005-02-28 Thread Steffen Wolfrum
Hi, a ConTeXt document that is typeset under WinXP needs 2 runs. The same document (and the same typescript, map files, font files) when typeset under OSX (Gerbens i-installer used) needs 8 runs!!! Each time it is typeset! For the result looks the same I assume it's a kind of bug. Anybody knows

Re: [NTG-context] TeX run : 8 (vs. 2 ?)

2005-02-28 Thread Hans Hagen
Steffen Wolfrum wrote: Hi, a ConTeXt document that is typeset under WinXP needs 2 runs. The same document (and the same typescript, map files, font files) when typeset under OSX (Gerbens i-installer used) needs 8 runs!!! Each time it is typeset! For the result looks the same I assume it's a

Re: [NTG-context] shortcut to TOC page from any page

2005-02-28 Thread VnPenguin
On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 12:36:29 +0100, Hans Hagen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: VnPenguin wrote: I would like have, if possible, a shortcut keyboard (Ctl-x ?) or mouse (double click ?) in order to return to TOC page without additional link in every pages. that's not possible in pdf oh, So

[NTG-context] bleeding background

2005-02-28 Thread Piotr Kopszak
Hello, What is the most simple way to obtain a bleeding colour background? Thanks in advance Piotr -- Piotr Kopszak, Ph.D. Polish Art Gallery, National Museum in Warsaw -http://kopszak.mnw.art.pl/

Re: [NTG-context] bleeding background

2005-02-28 Thread Hans Hagen
Piotr Kopszak wrote: What is the most simple way to obtain a bleeding colour background? [,backgroundoffset=-3pt] - Hans Hagen | PRAGMA ADE Ridderstraat 27 |

Re: [NTG-context] shortcut to TOC page from any page

2005-02-28 Thread VnPenguin
On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 13:17:33 +, VnPenguin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 12:36:29 +0100, Hans Hagen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: VnPenguin wrote: I would like have, if possible, a shortcut keyboard (Ctl-x ?) or mouse (double click ?) in order to return to TOC page without

RE: [NTG-context] Additional steps taken since the first e-mail

2005-02-28 Thread Mats Broberg
Hans, OK, and what should I do to remedy this? I am using ConTeXt out of the box, as it is when you install MikTeX. Should I download something else from your site? A more recent distribution? My log says: ConTeXt ver: 2005.01.24 Best regards, Mats Broberg On Behalf Of h h extern

Re: [NTG-context] setting up even and odd pages

2005-02-28 Thread Hans Hagen
Mari Voipio wrote: Paul Tremblay wrote: On Fri, Feb 25, 2005 at 10:56:55AM +0100, Hans Hagen wrote: There are several methods, like: \setuplayout[left] [] \setuplayout[right][] this only sets them up (\definelayout is normally used for new ones) these layouts are set automatically when in

Re: [NTG-context] Additional steps taken since the first e-mail

2005-02-28 Thread h h extern
Mats Broberg wrote: Hans, OK, and what should I do to remedy this? I am using ConTeXt out of the box, as it is when you install MikTeX. Should I download something else from your site? A more recent distribution? if things run fine, you can just ignore the message; normally more methods are

Re: [NTG-context] lack of hyphenation

2005-02-28 Thread Mikael Persson
On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:54:07 +0100, Mats Broberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear listmembers, I would say that the risk of getting rivers in text typeset using TeX children is minimum, as long as you choose sensible values for typesize and column width. And much, much less than in MS Word,

Re: [NTG-context] lack of hyphenation

2005-02-28 Thread h h extern
Mats Broberg wrote: Btw, here are a few 'Typographical Dreams' of mine, regarding ConTeXt: - Penalty if consecutive lines have the same words typeset exactly above each other - e.g. in the beginning of a line, in the middle of the line etc. Catches your eye. since it has to do with extending tex

RE: [NTG-context] lack of hyphenation

2005-02-28 Thread Mats Broberg
Hej Mats! I would like to recommend the interesting document http://www.pragma-ade.com/general/manuals/style.pdf Mvh, Micke P PS Fun to see another swede here on the list DS Thanks - I knew about that manual already. Best regards, Mats Broberg P.S. Likewise...! D.S.

[NTG-context] controlling blank pages at end of part

2005-02-28 Thread Paul Tremblay
How does one control headers and footers at the end of a part, such as a chapter? There are two scenarios I am trying to figure out, one in which the the blank pages at the end of a part have headers, and one in which they don't. I can't figure out how to do either. Instead, I am getting a