[Configuration] How to change default compiler settings?

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Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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35/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Needs clarification
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
latex
Domain
build-system

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The issue names no file, test, or entry point. Start by reviewing the toolkit's configuration documentation and compiler-selection behavior for uploaded templates. Done means establishing whether XeLaTeX can be selected instead of pdfLaTeX and documenting or implementing the supported configuration path.

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Description

I have a LaTeX template which requires XeLaTeX to compile, but the service uses pdfLaTeX by default, which causes the service hang on high CPU usage for a long time (and I didn't see it going to stop). This automatically happens when I upload a template, then it compile it with pdfLaTeX automatically.

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