On Tue, Jun 17, 2003 at 10:38:07AM -0700, Chris Carlen wrote:
> I have tried going into math mode, then entering the following:
>
> \[
> f: \left(
> \begin{split}
> y = &&\\
> & f(x) +\\
> && +g(x)
> \end{split}
> \right)
> \]
> \end{document}
>
> which actually shows what I want in LyX, but then gives LaTeX errors.
Like what?
Something indicating that you have not switched on AMS support?
[Layout->Document->Extra->Use_AMS]
> It seems I will have little choice but to learn LaTeX math editing in
> depth, which I had hope to avoid by using LyX.
>
> Can someone give me a step-by-step instruction on how to enter an
> equation in LyX using LaTex code that doesn't give errors?
You can type the formula as you did, mark it and press C-m.
> From there I will go about learning LaTeX to get the effects I want.
> But at this point there is something I don't understand about getting LyX
> to digest it in the first place.
I thought you said "it actually shows what you want"?
> In other words, do you go into math mode, or type in ERT mode?
Math mode for ordinary math.
> In math mode, the above code turns into LyX WYSIWYM math editing. This
> is a problem because it is then impossible to see the text LateX code
> underneath.
What does Export as LaTeX yield?
> Clues as to what is going on would be appreciated.
>
> Finally, can \usepackage{amsmath} be used in LyX?
Sure.
Andre'
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