AlgebraicJulia/Catlab.jl

Installation instructions for using Graphviz and Tikz would be helpful

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#516 opened on Oct 5, 2021

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Description

I am on nixos and trying to use Graphviz and Tikz, however that is not straightforward.

It would be nice to have instructions about how to enable the two output formats. I guess it is because the dependencies are not wrapped as part of Julia, however it requires to find certain executables on the path.

Some information about how the process is officially intended would be helpful.

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NixOS basicsGraphviz knowledgeTikz knowledge
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75
Research direction
Review the existing documentation in the repository, particularly any installation guides. Investigate how to install Graphviz and Tikz on NixOS, checking for relevant nix packages. Look at the issue comments for any additional context. Write clear instructions for enabling the two output formats, including any necessary environment setup.