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#1 2018-10-04 15:01:27

soocki
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From: Longford, IE
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[SOLVED] Lyx refuses to display (convert?) images (png, jpeg etc.)

Lyx tells me to define the converter in preferences; "No information for converting 'abc' format files to 'def'. Define a converter in the preferences."

But I do not know how to. How does one include images? Is there any special requirements? I tried 'Tools -> Preferences -> File Handling -> Converters' menu but I am confused what Lyx expect me to do.

Any help much appreciated.

Last edited by soocki (2018-10-07 18:29:56)


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#2 2018-10-07 18:36:59

soocki
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From: Longford, IE
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Re: [SOLVED] Lyx refuses to display (convert?) images (png, jpeg etc.)

Do not use 'View DVI(..)' but 'View PDF(..)'..

In my case no other options but 'View DVI(..)' was available because I did not have any pdf viewer installed, therefore 'Lyx' couldn't preview them. Sure enough after installation of 'mupdf' tmultiple 'View PDF(..)' options became available.

Sometimes banging ur head against the wall for a prolonged period works so bang away if u'r stuck.


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