> I was also hoping to control other files. Can I have LyX keep other output > and aux files, so that latex and bibtex can run fewer times and produce the > output faster (example, references and bibs). My understanding is that > everything is wiped out if I close and reopen. This can waste time,
I am very well acquainted with this particular complaint. I've been working on a book draft that has several thousand pictures (screenshots, example mockups, etc). Building the entire draft can take on the order of 15 - 20 minutes. If there was a way not to have to start over every time I run xelatex, that would be marvelous. To the best of my knowledge, I don't believe that such a setting exists However, this might be a very worthwhile request and I'm not sure that it would take a lot of effort to implement it. Perhaps it might be included in the upcoming LyX 2? You might consider filing a feature request on the LyX bugtracker. If you have any experience with C++, I'm sure that any contributions you might make would be welcomed with open arms. I've been working on some enhancements to the LyX outline pane (for more info, see http://blog.oak-tree.us/index.php/2010/05/24/lyx-outline02) and from personal experience, I can confirm that the core developers are extremely friendly, helpful, and patient. (If anyone is aware of a setting that I've missed, this is something that I would *love* to be wrong about.) Cheers, Rob
