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Update README to better clarify the alternative solution for building from sources using Texstudio inside a virtual machine on Windows.
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## Alternative approach of building from sources
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If you're building from sources inside a virtual machine and the VSCode and Docker approach doesn't work for you, [TexStudio](https://www.texstudio.org/) provides an alternative solution for Windows users. Follow the steps below:
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This section was provided by [@wxinix](https://github.com/wxinix). Please direct any questions to him.
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[Texstudio](https://www.texstudio.org/) offers an alternative solution for Windows users who are building from sources within a virtual machine and are unable to use the VSCode and Docker approach. Follow the steps below:
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- Install [Anaconda](https://www.anaconda.com/) and add `C:\Users\YourUserName\anaconda3\Scripts` to system path. Replace `YourUserName` with your actual user name.
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- Install [TexStudio](https://www.texstudio.org/).
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- Install [Texstudio](https://www.texstudio.org/).
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- Go to Texstudio menu "Options -> Configure Texstudio -> Commands -> XeLaTex", and enter the following command: `xelatex.exe -synctex=1 -interaction=nonstopmode -shell-escape -aux-directory=build -output-directory=build %.tex`. This command sets both the aux and output directories to ".\build".
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- Go to Texstudio menu "Options -> Configure Texstudio -> Build -> Meta Commands -> Default Compiler", and enter `txs:///xelatex`. This switches the default compiler from `pdflatex` to `xelatex`. Then, enable the checkbox "Show Advanced Options".
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- For Texstudio menu "Options -> Configure Texstudio -> Build -> Build Options -> PDF File", enter `build`. This tells the pdf previewer to look for the generated pdf file in the ".\build" directory.
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- Finally, go to "Texstudio menu Options -> Configure Texstudio -> Commands -> Makeindex", and enter the following command: `makeindex.exe build%.idx`
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These steps will enable you to build from sources inside a virtual machine using TexStudio on Windows.
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These steps will enable you to build from sources inside a virtual machine using TexStudio on Windows. Ask @wxinix if you have any questions.

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