6.2.1 Refreshing the TeX Database

Whenever you install new class files or packages, you must update the TeX database, otherwise the files will not be found. How to do this depends on the system you are using:

teTeX

Use the command texhash (or mktexlsr).

MiKTeX

If you are using an old MiKTeX distribution, you will need to run MiKTeX Options which will probably be in: Start -> Programs -> MiKTeX -> MiKTeX Options and then click on the button labelled Refresh Now (see figure 6.2).

Recent versions of MiKTeX have an application called MiKTeX Update Wizard which can automatically download and install known packages, check the MiKTeX documentation for further details.

Figure 6.2: MiKTeX: Updating the database

 

If you experience any problems, contact your system administrator for help.

Alternatively, you can leave the .sty file in the same directory as your LaTeX document, but if you do this, you will only be able to use it with documents in that directory.

Related UK TUG List of Frequently Asked Questions topics:

• Installing things on a (La)TeX system
• Where to install packages
• Installing MiKTeX "known packages"
• "Temporary" installation of (La)TeX files
• "Private" installations of files

Nicola L. C. Talbot. School of Computing Sciences. University of East Anglia. Last Modified: 2008-01-15