compilingxetex
I have a problem with my TeXstudio on Ubuntu, cause I can not compile my tex files via XeLaTeX.
The problem:
Error: Could not start the command: xelatex -synctex=1
-interaction=nonstopmode "muktaavalii".tex
I have checked the src: usr/bin/ but I haven't found the xelatex file in the folder.
Could you suggest me something where can I download only that file?
This was caused by a clash between two installed TeX Live versions (2013 and 2015).
In order to solve this problem, I did the following:
From the menus at the top:
Options > Configure TexStudio...
Choose Commands on the left
and then manually enter the paths to .exe files by clicking on the below icon (select program) next to each line and then press OK.
Thanks to the comments made by @JosephWright and @PietvanOostrum .
Best Answer
Most probably you are missing the XeLaTeX compiler. Install it by running
sudo apt-get install texlive-xetex. If you haven't installed texlive at all, runsudo apt-get install texlive.To explain what is the difference: TeXStudio is just an editor (like Kate, Gedit, vim, but optimized for LaTeX). TeXLive is a package containing various compilers (which, briefly said, compile tex files into pdfs), LaTeX packages (such as hyperref), language packages and fonts.
Therefore TeXLive is essential if you want to compile tex files. TeXStudio is just a nice bonus to make your editing more pleasant.