[OS X TeX] using variables in text via references or labels

[Peter Pagin]

Take a look at the fp package.

Best,
Peter


30 mar 2009 kl. 20.31 skrev Gert van Oss:

> dear all,
>
> I've had some problem making up a clear subject line and stil am in  
> doubt whether I've succeded. What I'm trying to achieve is the  
> following.
>
> My documents have often various tables and charts embedded via the
>
>   \input{table_file}
>
> command.
>
> While explaining my tables/charts I'm mentioning actual numbers (as  
> listed in the tables) in my text. Is it somehow possible to create a  
> list of numbers in my latex document and have them called via a  
> reference in my text? This would enable me to run a somewhat related  
> scenario in my numbers and udpate both my tables with numbers and  
> have all numbers changed in the text as well.
>
> I was thinking this should be possible while using \labels, \ref but  
> for the moment can't stretch my mind to find a solution.
>
> Thanks for any reply,
>
> Gert
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