Most common questions #

You don’t have to use the included editor or the server in order to generate the pdf. You can setup a local workflow with a local LaTeX environment and configuration.

I will not got into detail how to setup a local environment. There are tons of tutorials already available. Once everything is setup, the process is straight forward.

*nix example:

Step 1: gtx -> tex
# java -jar GuitarTeX2Convert.jar -f file.gtx > file.tex

Step 2: tex -> pdf
# pdflatex file.tex

There is no special chord directive for that. Just use the regular LaTeX backslah command. \\

Example:
{chorus}
bla bla bla blab la
bla nlablab lab lba
\\
bla bla blllab la bla
{/chorus}

A book is based on many already existing songs. You can define your book title, author, publish date and include as many songs as you wish. Check out the included template/example for details.

The button “TeX2PDF” transferes all the data from the preview tex tab to the server. Once processed you will receive PDF and log as a result.

On the server the data is being received, converted and sent back to the client. Once done, all data is being deleted.

You need at least Java 1.8 and some sort of program to display the PDF. Most distributions have it already preinstalled.

GuitarTeX2 is under GNU/GPLv2 license and you can use it free of charge. TeX2PDF service in this program is available since 2006. Is maintained by myself and paid from my own pocket.

Initially english and german translations are available. Any other translations can be easily added. Feel free to contribute on the project page.