* A separate abstract with thesis title and author name, along with the titlepage can be generated by passing the argument `abstract` to the document class.
*`11pt` or `12pt`: The University of Cambridge guidelines recommend using a minimum font size of 11pt (12pt is preferred) and 10pt for footnotes. This template also supports `10pt`.
*`custommargin`: You can alter the margin dimension for both print and online version by using the keyword `custommargin` in the options. Then you can define the dimensions of the margin in the `preamble.tex` file: `\ifsetMargin \else \RequirePackage[left=37mm,right=30mm,top=35mm,bottom=30mm]{geometry} \setFancyHdr \fi`. `\setFancyHdr` should be called when using custom margins for proper header/footer dimensions
* A separate abstract with the title of the PhD and the candidate name has to be submitted to the Student Registry. This can be generated using `abstract` option in the document class. Ignore subsequent warnings about skipping sections (if any).
* To generate the separate abstract and the title page, make sure the following commands are in the `preamble.tex` file: `\ifdefineAbstract \includeonly{Abstract/abstract} \else \fi`
*`times`: (The University of Cambridge guidelines recommend using Times). Specifying times option in the document class will use `mathptpx` or `Times` font with Math Support.
*`customfont`: Any custom font can be set in preamble by using `customfont` option in the document class. Then the custom font can be loaded in preamble.tex in the line:
`PhDThesisPSnPDF` currently supports two styles `authoryear` and `numbered (default)`. Citation style has to be set. You can also specify `custombib` style
`PhDThesisPSnPDF` defines 3 different page styles (header and footer). The following definition is for `twoside` layout.
*`default (leave empty)`: For Page Numbers in Header (Left Even, Right Odd) and Chapter Name in Header (Right Even) and Section #. Section Name (Left Odd). Blank Footer.
*`PageStyleI`: For Page Numbers in Header (Left Even, Right Odd) and Chapter Name next to the Page Number on Even Side (Left Even). Section Number and Section Name and Page Number in Header on Odd Side (Right Odd). Footer is empty. Layout:
*`PageStyleII`: Chapter Name on Even Side (Left Even) in Header. Section Number and Section Name in Header on Odd Side (Right Odd). Page numbering in footer. Layout:
The sort keys have prefix. In this case a prefix of `g` is used to denote Greek Symbols, followed by `-pi` or `-sort_key`. Use a `-` to separate sort key from the prefixes. The standard prefixes defined in this class are:
* To exclude sections from being numbered and disable it from appearing in the Table of Contents use \section*{Section_Name} or \chapter*{Chapter_Name}
* To only exclude it from being listed in the Table of Contents encapsulate the section command inside the `\tochide` command. `\tochide{\section{Section_Name}}` the section will not appear in the Table of Contents, but the section will be numbered.
* When including figures in your tex file, it's a good practice to size your picture depending on the page size, instead of using absolute values. In the following example `0.75\textwidth` refers to picture width being set to 75% of the text width.
### _W1_: I get the LaTeX Warning: You have requested document class Classes/PhDThesisPSnPDF, but the document class provides PhDThesisPSnPDF, should I be concerned?
No! Do nothing, or if you don't want any warning messages change the line near the top of the class file to \ProvidesClass{Classes/PhDthesisPSnPDF} if you're not going to install the class file in a more standard location like `/usr/share/texmf/tex/latex/`. Run `texhash` to reconfigure, if you have the class installed in a standard location.
### _W3_: I get the Class PhDThesisPSnPDF Warning: Unknown or non-standard option 'something'. Will see if I can load it from the book class. If you get a warning unused global option(s): `something` then the option is not supported! on input line \#.
You are either trying to use a undefined option or a non-standard option which is in the book class but not defined in the PhD Thesis Template. If it can be used it will be loaded and you will get no further warnings. If not, the option you chose is unavailable.
You are trying to load an option that is not supported in the PhDThesisClass and the Book Class. Are you sure you are using the right option? Check your spelling!
If you are generating a separate abstract for your thesis submission, ignore this warning and good luck with your submission. If you are compiling your thesis and see this warning, please remove the option `abstract` from the document class.
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* Update to margin dimensions (1:1 ratio is maintained) with a binding offset of 5mm on the print version. Replaced the hmargin ratio of 3:2 with 1:1 with a binding offset.
* Default font size is 12pt and the default paper size is A4, confirming to the University regulations in terms of font, font sizer, paper size and set them as defaults.
