How to use the command tlmgr path (with examples)
The command ’tlmgr path’ is used to add or remove symlinks for TeX Live executables, man pages, and info pages. It allows users to manage the paths to TeX Live files on their system.
Use case 1: Add symlinks to TeX Live files
Code:
sudo tlmgr path add
Motivation:
The motivation for using this example is to add symlinks to TeX Live files. This can be useful when installing new packages or updates for TeX Live, ensuring that the system recognizes the new files and can use them.
Explanation:
sudo: The ‘sudo’ command is used to run the ’tlmgr path add’ command with administrator privileges. This is necessary to make changes to system paths.tlmgr path add: This is the command to add symlinks to TeX Live files. It instructs ’tlmgr’ to add the necessary symlinks for TeX Live executables, man pages, and info pages.
Example output:
Adding symlinks for TeX Live executables...
Adding symlinks for TeX Live man pages...
Adding symlinks for TeX Live info pages...
Symlinks successfully added to TeX Live files.
Use case 2: Remove symlinks to TeX Live files
Code:
sudo tlmgr path remove
Motivation:
The motivation for using this example is to remove symlinks to TeX Live files. This can be useful when uninstalling packages or rolling back updates, as it ensures that the system no longer recognizes the removed files.
Explanation:
sudo: The ‘sudo’ command is used to run the ’tlmgr path remove’ command with administrator privileges. This is necessary to make changes to system paths.tlmgr path remove: This is the command to remove symlinks to TeX Live files. It instructs ’tlmgr’ to remove the previously added symlinks for TeX Live executables, man pages, and info pages.
Example output:
Removing symlinks for TeX Live executables...
Removing symlinks for TeX Live man pages...
Removing symlinks for TeX Live info pages...
Symlinks successfully removed from TeX Live files.
Conclusion:
The ’tlmgr path’ command is a useful tool for managing the paths to TeX Live files. By adding or removing symlinks, users can ensure that their system recognizes and uses the necessary TeX Live files. This can be particularly useful when installing or uninstalling packages, as well as when updating or rolling back TeX Live versions.
