Scott Randby writes: > On 6/2/21 8:07 AM, Bruce D'Arcus wrote: >> On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 4:28 AM Tim Cross wrote: >> >>> The more I think about it, I think the best solution would be to update >>> the code which sets the default and have it check for latexmk. If it is >>> found, set it as the default and if it is not found, set the existing >>> default. This would have minimum impact on users and allow those who >>> have installed latexmk to get the benefits while not forcing those who >>> don't need it to install it. >> If this were possible, I agree it would be the best approach. > > Perhaps this is a stupid question, but what about the case in which TeX is installed after Emacs is installed? I do this sometimes. Is there a reason not to have the default check for availability when run? It should be fast and would progressively improve (one step) when the user installs latexmk. Best wishes, Arne -- Unpolitisch sein heißt politisch sein ohne es zu merken