diff --git a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/Images/latex_component.png b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/Images/latex_component.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..b2440484c9 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/Images/latex_component.png differ diff --git a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/advanced_problems.rst b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/advanced_problems.rst index d87e86887f..af87916a59 100644 --- a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/advanced_problems.rst +++ b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/advanced_problems.rst @@ -415,6 +415,6 @@ To create a problem written in LaTeX: #. In the component editor that appears, click **Edit**. #. In the lower left corner of the component editor, click **Launch LaTeX Source Compiler**. -#. Replace the example code with your own code. +#. Replace the example code with your own code. You can also upload a Latex file into the editor from your computer by clicking **Upload** in the bottom right corner. #. In the lower left corner of the LaTeX source compiler, click **Save & Compile to edX XML**. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/change_log.rst b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/change_log.rst index d715be30ba..df4043dd50 100644 --- a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/change_log.rst +++ b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/change_log.rst @@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ Change Log * - Date - Change + * - 02/19/14 + - Updated :ref:`Import LaTeX Code` to reflect new workflow and UI change for creating Latex HTML components. * - 02/14/14 - Added :ref:`Additional Transcripts` section to :ref:`Working with Video Components`; updated :ref:`Video Advanced Options` diff --git a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/create_html_component.rst b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/create_html_component.rst index 54523ba5aa..0ea53d24fe 100644 --- a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/create_html_component.rst +++ b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/create_html_component.rst @@ -270,24 +270,21 @@ To create an HTML component that contains LaTeX code: #. In the **Policy Value** field next to the **use_latex_compiler** policy key, change **false** to **true**. #. At the bottom of the page, click **Save Changes**. -#. In the unit where you want to create the component, click **html** under **Add New Component**, and then click **E-text Written in LaTeX**. +#. In the unit where you want to create the component, click **html** under **Add New Component**, and then click **E-text Written in LaTeX**. The new component is added to the unit. -#. In the component that appears, click **upload** in the upper-right corner. +#. Click **Edit** to open the new component. The component editor opens. - .. image:: Images/HTML_LaTeX.png - :alt: Image of the LaTeX component with the upload button circled + .. image:: Images/latex_component.png + :alt: Image of the HTML component editor with the Latex compiler. - -#. In the dialog box that opens, select a file, and then click **Open**. - - The file loads in the LaTeX editor. +4. In the componenent editor, click **Launch Latex Source Compiler**. The Latex editor opens. .. image:: Images/HTML_LaTeXEditor.gif - :alt: Image of the LaTex editor + :alt: Image of the HTML component editor with the Latex compiler. -#. If you want to, make changes to the file. +#. Write Latex code as needed. You can also upload a Latex file into the editor from your computer by clicking **Upload** in the bottom right corner. -#. In the LaTeX editor, click **Save & Compile to edX XML** in the lower-left corner. +#. When you have written or uploaded the Latex code you need, click **Save & Compile to edX XML** in the lower-left corner. The component editor closes, and the unit page opens. You can see the way your LaTeX content looks. @@ -296,5 +293,5 @@ To create an HTML component that contains LaTeX code: #. On the unit page, click **Preview** to verify that your content looks the way you want it to in the LMS. - * If you see errors, go back to the unit page. Click **Edit** to open the component again, and then click **Launch Latex Source Compiler** in the lower-left corner of the component editor to edit the LaTeX code. + If you see errors, go back to the unit page. Click **Edit** to open the component again, and then click **Launch Latex Source Compiler** in the lower-left corner of the component editor to edit the LaTeX code.