On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:24, Carl Cerecke wrote: > Another option is to have your script automatically generate an OOo > opendocument format file. Something like PyOpenOffice might be > sufficient. I'll remember that. Thanks.
> But I'd still do it in LaTeX. That's currently my preferred method at the moment. btw. Do you know of a book or URL on LaTeX in which the author doesn't assume you don't need his book. I'm sure you know what I mean by that. I need something for a neophyte, who is not a total fool. > Cheers, > Carl. > > On 14/12/05, Christopher Sawtell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:56, Nick Rout wrote: > > > On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:49:12 +1300 > > > > > > Christopher Sawtell wrote: > > > > > well why is a word processor so difficult? I know the issues > > > > > with them, but setting up a two column document and then cutting > > > > > and pasting should do the trick - whether or not it is the > > > > > solution will depend on other things, but it will work. > > > > > > > > Doubtless it would, but not for 31,000 'clauses'! > > > > > > why not? > > > > Cutting and pasting some 31,000 clauses in some glorious GUI of a word > > processor. Well, I'm nearly 63 now, and I honestly don't think I have > > got enough time before the Grim Reaper pushes me off this mortal coil. > > Anyways you know what food processors do to your tucker? Well I'm > > somewhat anxious that the words avoid a similar fate. > > > > Initial fiddling as suggested by Volker suggest that LaTeX is the way > > to go. Many thanks V. > > > > -- > > CS -- CS
