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Package pdftex.def Error: File not found: using draft setting
The error message "Package pdftex.def Error: File not found" typically occurs when the LaTeX package pdftex.def
is unable to locate a specific file, usually an image or graphic file referenced in your document.
To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
Check the file path: Make sure that the file referenced in your LaTeX document exists at the specified file path. Verify that the file name, including the file extension, is correct.
Check the file extension: Ensure that the file extension matches the expected format. For example, if you are including an image file, make sure it has a supported image file extension like
.png
,.jpg
, or.pdf
.Check the working directory: If you're using a relative file path, make sure you are in the correct working directory when compiling your LaTeX document. Ensure that the referenced file is in the same directory or provide the complete file path.
Include necessary packages: Verify that you have included the appropriate LaTeX packages for working with images or graphics. Common packages include
graphicx
for including graphics andsubcaption
for subfigures.Compile with PDFLaTeX: If you are using the
pdftex.def
package, make sure you are compiling your document with thepdflatex
command, which supports PDF inclusion. Runpdflatex
instead oflatex
or other LaTeX compilers.Check the file permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary read permissions to access the file you are trying to include. If the file is located in a restricted directory, you may encounter file access issues.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "Package pdftex.def Error: File not found" issue and successfully include the referenced file in your LaTeX document.