Solve LaTeX compile problems
Resolve missing files, packages, engines, downloads, and unsupported tools.
Open the Problems panel and start with the first error; later messages are often consequences. If CorTeX keeps the last successful PDF visible, remember that it is stale and does not represent the current source.
Match the message to an action#
| Message | Likely cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Missing project file | Wrong path or absent dependency | Add the file or repair its path. |
| Missing package | Misspelled package or unavailable version | Check the name, then try another tested TeX Live snapshot. |
| Fetch failure | Connection or package-service interruption | Check the connection and retry; investigate the service if it persists. |
| Engine mismatch | Wrong selected engine or magic comment | Switch the engine or repair % !TEX program. |
Replace unsupported tools#
Browser compilation cannot run arbitrary executables or shell escape. Replace minted with listings or pre-rendered highlighting, and convert EPS or SVG figures to PDF or PNG. For repeated slow or full builds, see Keep LaTeX preview fast. You can also send a diagnostic to Orca, then review and explicitly accept or reject its proposed patch.