[Ipe-discuss] Cannot Save File as .pdf -- LaTeX Error

[Johan Ingvast]

Rich Shepard wrote:
> On Thu, 3 Nov 2005, Rich Shepard wrote:
> 
>   Well, by trial and error I found the problem: I tried entering an inline
> math string along with the text of the axis label. That was not acceptable.
> But, entering the text first, then selecting the math tool for the symbol,
> worked.
> 
>   Is there a trick to embedding a symbol or short equation within a text
> string in Ipe?
I don't understand the problem. Just add usual latex code, nothing
special.
In a text object:
	This is a great equation $E=mc^2$
Don't forget the dollar signes putting latex into math-mode.
Works fine for me.
/johan