[OS X TeX] \jobname works in 2013 but not in 2020

[Herbert Schulz]

> On Sep 22, 2020, at 6:50 PM, Herbert Schulz <herbs at wideopenwest.com> wrote:
> 
>> On Sep 22, 2020, at 4:34 PM, Alain Schremmer <schremmer.alain at freemathtexts.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> — I did not even attempt the reconfiguration of openout_any because I remember doing something like that once upon a time (2013?) and it sure isn’t a pleasant memory. So, could someone hold my hand?
>> 
> 
> Howdy,
> 
> Let me know if this isn't enough information.
> 
> Create a file named texmf.cnf that contains a blank line, then a line that says
> 
> openany_out = a
> 
> and finally two blank lines. Those blank lines are a bit of overkill but makes sure things will be read correctly. I attach such a file.
> 
> <texmf.cnf>
> 
> Place the texmf.cnf file on your Desktop.
> 
> Open the Terminal application and run the command
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> cd /usr/local/texlive/texmf-local
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> which takes you to the base of the tree we need (copy/paste if you're worried about mistyping). Then run the command
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> ls -alF
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> and see if there is a line with `web2c/' (no quotes). If NOT create it using the command
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> sudo mkdir web2c
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> giving your admin password when requested. Then run
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> ls -alF
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> again and you should see a line with `web2c/'. 
> 
> Three more steps...
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> Run the command 
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> cd web2c
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> then
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> sudo cp ~/Desktop/texmf.cnf .
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> and give your admin password if requested (that final . is important). 
> 
> Then, finally, run
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> sudo mktexlsr
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> and give your admin password if requested.
> 
> Tah, dah!
> 
> It sounds more complicated than it is.
> 
> Good Luck,
> 
> Herb Schulz
> (herbs at wideopenwest dot com)
> 

Howdy,

Note: this is actually the override that Ross was talking about. I don't think it's a great idea but your document system structure requires it.

Good Luck,

Herb Schulz
(herbs at wideopenwest dot com)