On Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:22:32 -0500 Manoj Rajagopalan <rma...@umich.edu> wrote:
> Hi Darlington, > > Equation cross-referencing is basic to LyX but there is a procedure > to going about this. > > 1. Use Insert->Math->Numbered Formula or Ctrl+Alt+N to create a numbered > formula. This should start an equation on a new line and should show a > (#) sign. You don't even have to do that... just insert a (display-style) formula. The 'Insert->Label' menu option will show when the cursor is inside such a formula. > 2. Position the cursor within the equation environment and click > Insert->Label and type in some name that helps you remember this > equation. It is customary though not mandatory to start equation labels > with 'eq:'. > 3. Position the cursor at the point you want to reference this equation > and then click Insert->Cross Reference. Then select the equation from > the list of labels you have previously created. > 3a. The options in the Format combo box allow you to select the style > for that reference, i.e., (eqn#) or eqn# or the page # for that eqn. etc. > > Does this answer your question? The LyX User Guide explains all this. > -- Manoj > > > Hove, Darlington (Mr) (s208093670) wrote: > > To whom it may concern > > > > I have recently started using Lyx and I must say it is a good word > > processing package. It has made my work easier than the traditional Latex > > version. However I feel there is one area that should be changed without > > delay. > > > > As a mathematician, I tend to come across many equations and more often > > than not, I have to refer and cross refer between equations. Now, from my > > experience with lyx, I am not able to reference an equation save for a > > section or a page. Now this to me needs correction and if you could look > > into this matter, it would help many potential lyx users out there. > > > > I would be very happy if my contribution receives feedback otherwise I am > > looking forward to hearing from you. > > > > Regards, > > > > > > Darlington Hove > > > > NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject > > to the standard NMMU eMail disclaimer which may be found at: > > http://www.nmmu.ac.za/disclaimer/email.htm > > > > > > > >
