Version 1.1 Biblatex - bibtex backed and chapter mode

Classes/PhDThesisPSnPDF.cls

@@ -83,6 +83,15 @@ If not, please remove the option `abstract' from the document class and
 recompile. Good luck with your writing!}
 }
 
+% ****************** Chapter Mode - To print only selected chapters ************
+\newif \ifdefineChapter\defineChapterfalse %To enable Separate abstract
+
+\newif\ifPHD@chapter\PHD@chapterfalse % Enable Separate Abstract
+\DeclareOption{chapter}{
+  \PHD@chaptertrue     
+  \ClassWarning{PhDThesisPSnPDF}{You have chosen an option that generates only selected chapters with references, if this was intentional, ignore this warning. If not, please remove the option `chapter' from the document class and recompile. Good luck with your writing!}
+}
+
 \ProcessOptions\relax%
 
 % *************************** Pre-defined Options ******************************
@@ -278,7 +287,7 @@ supported!}
 % ******************************* Bibliography *********************************
 \ifPHD@authoryear
 \ifPHD@biblatex
-\RequirePackage[backend=biber, style=authoryear, citestyle=alphabetic, sorting=nty, natbib=true]{biblatex}
+\RequirePackage[backend=bibtex8, style=authoryear, citestyle=alphabetic, sorting=nty, natbib=true]{biblatex}
 \setBiBLaTeXtrue
 \else
 \RequirePackage[round, sort, numbers, authoryear]{natbib} %author year
@@ -287,7 +296,7 @@ supported!}
 \else
      \ifPHD@numbered
      \ifPHD@biblatex
-     \RequirePackage[backend=biber, style=numeric-comp, citestyle=numeric, sorting=none, natbib=true]{biblatex}
+     \RequirePackage[backend=bibtex8, style=numeric-comp, citestyle=numeric, sorting=none, natbib=true]{biblatex}
      \setBiBLaTeXtrue
      \else
      \RequirePackage[numbers,sort&compress]{natbib} % numbered citation
@@ -301,7 +310,7 @@ supported!}
          \fi
          \else
              \ifPHD@biblatex
-                 \RequirePackage[backend=biber, style=numeric-comp, citestyle=numeric, sorting=none, natbib=true]{biblatex}
+                 \RequirePackage[backend=bibtex8, style=numeric-comp, citestyle=numeric, sorting=none, natbib=true]{biblatex}
                  \setBiBLaTeXtrue
              \else
                  \RequirePackage[numbers,sort&compress]{natbib} % Default - numbered
@@ -319,7 +328,8 @@ and define the natbib package or biblatex package with required style in the Pre
 
 % *********************** To copy ligatures and Fonts **************************
 \RequirePackage{textcomp}
-\RequirePackage[utf8]{inputenc}
+ %[utf8] was used - removed for biblatex - biber backend required
+\RequirePackage{inputenc}
 \RequirePackage[T1]{fontenc}
 
 % Font Selection
@@ -663,6 +673,24 @@ font in the preamble.tex file by specifying `customfont' in the class options}
     \newcommand{\printthesisindex}{}
 \fi
 
+% ***************************** Chapter Mode ***********************************
+% The chapter mode allows user to only print particular chapters with references
+% All other options are disabled by default
+% To include only specific chapters without TOC, LOF, Title and Front Matter
+% To send it to supervisior for changes
+
+\ifPHD@chapter
+    \defineChaptertrue
+    % Disable the table of contents, figures, tables, index and nomenclature
+    \renewcommand{\maketitle}{}
+    \renewcommand{\tableofcontents}{}
+    \renewcommand{\listoffigures}{}
+    \renewcommand{\listoftables}{}
+    \renewcommand{\printnomencl}{}
+    \renewcommand{\printthesisindex}{}
+\else
+    \defineChapterfalse
+\fi
 
 % ******************************** Abstract ************************************
 % The abstract environment puts a large, bold, centered "Abstract" label at

Preamble/preamble.tex

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 \ifsetBib % True, Bibliography option is chosen in class options
 \else % If custom bibliography style chosen then load bibstyle here
       \ifsetBiBLaTeX
-           \RequirePackage[backend=biber, style=numeric-comp, citestyle=numeric, sorting=nty, natbib=true]{biblatex}
+           \RequirePackage[backend=bitex8, style=numeric-comp, citestyle=numeric, sorting=nty, natbib=true]{biblatex}
       \else
             \RequirePackage[square, sort, numbers, authoryear]{natbib} % CustomBib
      \fi

README.md

@@ -49,6 +49,12 @@ THE SOFTWARE.
 
 *   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.
 
+*   Option to generate only specific chapters and references without the frontmatter and title page. Useful for review and corrections.
+
+*   BibLaTeX support for Bibliography
+
+*   A LyX Template is now available at [https://github.com/kks32/PhDThesisLyX/](https://github.com/kks32/PhDThesisLyX/)
+
 
 ## Building your thesis
 
@@ -101,11 +107,15 @@ Usage: `sh ./compile-thesis.sh [OPTIONS] [filename]`
 
 ## Usage details
 
+Thesis information (title, author, year, degree) and other meta-data can be found in `thesis-info.tex`
+
 ### Class Options
 
 The class file, `PhDThesisPSnPDF`, is based on the standard `book` class
 
-It supports the following custom options:
+It supports the following custom options in the documentclass in thesis.tex:
+
+(Usage `\documentclass[a4paper,11pt,print]{Classes/PhDThesisPSnPDF}`)
 
 *   `a4paper` (default as per the University guidelines) or `a5paper`: Paper size
 
@@ -135,6 +145,9 @@ It supports the following custom options:
     
 *   `abstract`: This option enables only the thesis title page and the abstract with title and author to be printed. 
 
+*   `chapter`: This option enables only the specified chapter and it's references. Useful for review and corrections.
+
+
 ### Abstract separate
 
 *  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).
@@ -146,10 +159,21 @@ It supports the following custom options:
         \else
         \fi
 
+### Chapter Mode
+
+*  The chapter mode allows user to only print specific chapters along with references. By default, it excludes everything else in the front matter and appendices. This can done by using `chapter` option in the document class in `thesis.tex`. 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: 
+
+		\ifdefineChapter
+			\includeonly{Chapter3/chapter3} 
+		\else
+		\fi
+
 
 ### Choosing the Fonts
 
-`PhDThesisPSnPDF` currently supports two fonts `Times` and `Latin Modern (default)`.
+`PhDThesisPSnPDF` currently supports three fonts `Times`, `Fourier` and `Latin Modern (default)`.
 
 *   `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.
 *   `fourier`: fourier font with math support
@@ -163,7 +187,7 @@ It supports the following custom options:
 
 ### Choosing the Bibliography style
 
-`PhDThesisPSnPDF` currently supports two styles `authoryear` and `numbered (default)`. Citation style has to be set. You can also specify `custombib` style
+`PhDThesisPSnPDF` currently supports two styles `authoryear` and `numbered (default)`. Citation style has to be set. You can also specify `custombib` style and customise the bibliography. BibLaTeX support has been added and can be invoked using `biblatex` in the documentclass. The bibtex is the backend for `biblatex` at the moment.
 
 * `authoryear`: For author-year citation eg., Krishna (2013)
 
@@ -371,9 +395,16 @@ If you are generating a separate abstract for your thesis submission, ignore thi
 
 *  Make example thesis a document on how to use the template and include general guidelines and good  practices.
 
+*  Biber backend support with Makefile
+
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 ## ChangeLog
 
+### 2014/02/04 - Version 1.1
+> Commit
+*   BibLatex Support with bibtex backend
+*   Chapter mode for compiling only specified chapters and references
+
 ### 2014/01/11 - Version 1.0
 > Commit 2f6918863e3c9d0a7e95bd2651ce7ef8ae38f90a
 *   Fixed an issue with the headers in Nomenclature section

thesis-info.tex

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+% ************************ Thesis Information & Meta-data **********************
+%% The title of the thesis
+\title{Writing your PhD Thesis in \texorpdfstring{\\ \LaTeX2e}{LaTeX2e}} 
+%\texorpdfstring is used for PDF metadata. Usage:
+%\texorpdfstring{LaTeX_Version}{PDF Version (non-latex)} eg.,
+%\texorpdfstring{$sigma$}{sigma}
+
+%% The full name of the author
+\author{Krishna Kumar}
+
+%% Department (eg. Department of Engineering, Maths, Physics)
+\dept{Department of Engineering}
+
+%% University and Crest
+\university{University of Cambridge}
+\crest{\includegraphics[width=0.25\textwidth]{University_Crest}}
+
+%% You can redefine the submission text:
+% Default as per the University guidelines: This dissertation is submitted for
+% the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
+%\renewcommand{\submissiontext}{change the default text here if needed}
+
+%% Full title of the Degree 
+\degree{Doctor of Philosophy}
+ 
+%% College affiliation (optional)
+\college{King's College}
+
+%% Submission date
+\degreedate{2013} 
+
+%% Meta information
+\subject{LaTeX} \keywords{{LaTeX} {PhD Thesis} {Engineering} {University of
+Cambridge}} 
+
+% ***************************** BiBLaTeX Reference *****************************
+\ifsetBiBLaTeX    
+\bibliography{References/references}
+\fi
+

thesis.tex

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 % ******************************* PhD Thesis Template **************************
 % Please have a look at the README.md file for info on how to use the template
 
-\documentclass[a4paper,12pt,times, print,index,biblatex]{Classes/PhDThesisPSnPDF}
+\documentclass[a4paper,12pt,times,numbered,print,index]{Classes/PhDThesisPSnPDF}
 
 % ******************************************************************************
 % ******************************* Class Options ********************************
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@
 % `abstract': To generate only the title page and abstract page with
 % dissertation title and name, to submit to the Student Registry
 %
+% `chapter`: This option enables only the specified chapter and it's references
+%  Useful for review and corrections.
+%
 % ************************* Custom Page Margins ********************************
 %
 % `custommargin`: Use `custommargin' in options to activate custom page margins,
@@ -48,6 +51,8 @@
 %
 % ********************** Choosing the Bibliography style ***********************
 %
+% `biblatex`: To enable BibLaTeX Support 
+%
 % `authoryear': For author-year citation eg., Krishna (2013)
 %
 % `numbered': (Default Option) For numbered and sorted citation e.g., [1,5,2]
@@ -71,65 +76,34 @@
 % Preamble: Contains packages and user-defined commands and settings
 \input{Preamble/preamble}
 
-
-% ***************************** BiBLaTeX Reference *****************************
-\ifsetBiBLaTeX    
-\bibliography{References/references}
-\fi
-
 % ************************ Thesis Information & Meta-data **********************
-%% The title of the thesis
+% Thesis title and author information, refernce file for biblatex
-\title{Writing your PhD Thesis in \texorpdfstring{\\ \LaTeX2e}{LaTeX2e}} 
+\input{thesis-info}
-%\texorpdfstring is used for PDF metadata. Usage:
-%\texorpdfstring{LaTeX_Version}{PDF Version (non-latex)} eg.,
-%\texorpdfstring{$sigma$}{sigma}
-
-%% The full name of the author
-\author{Krishna Kumar}
-
-%% Department (eg. Department of Engineering, Maths, Physics)
-\dept{Department of Engineering}
-
-%% University and Crest
-\university{University of Cambridge}
-\crest{\includegraphics[width=0.25\textwidth]{University_Crest}}
-
-%% You can redefine the submission text:
-% Default as per the University guidelines: This dissertation is submitted for
-% the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
-%\renewcommand{\submissiontext}{change the default text here if needed}
-
-%% Full title of the Degree 
-\degree{Doctor of Philosophy}
- 
-%% College affiliation (optional)
-\college{King's College}
-
-%% Submission date
-\degreedate{2013} 
-
-%% Meta information
-\subject{LaTeX} \keywords{{LaTeX} {PhD Thesis} {Engineering} {University of
-Cambridge}} 
 
 % ***************************** Abstract Separate ****************************** 
 % To printout only the titlepage and the abstract with the PhD title and the 
-% author name for submission to the Student Registry, use the abstract option in
+% author name for submission to the Student Registry, use the `abstract' option in
 % the document class. 
 
 \ifdefineAbstract
  \includeonly{Abstract/abstract} 
-\else
 \fi
 
+% ***************************** Chapter Mode ***********************************
+% The chapter mode allows user to only print particular chapters with references
+% Title, Contents, Frontmatter are disabled by default
+% Useful option to review a particular chapter or to send it to supervisior.
+% To use choose `chapter' option in the document class
+
+\ifdefineChapter
+ \includeonly{Chapter3/chapter3} 
+\fi
 
 % ******************************** Front Matter ********************************
 \begin{document}
 
-
 \frontmatter
 
-
 \begin{titlepage}
 
 \maketitle
@@ -167,20 +141,22 @@ Cambridge}}
 
 
 % ********************************** Back Matter *******************************
-% Backmatter should be turned off, if you are using appendices after References
+% Backmatter should be commented out, if you are using appendices after References
 %\backmatter 
 
 % ********************************** Bibliography ******************************
 \begin{spacing}{0.9}
 
+% To use BibLaTeX for your references, use `biblatex' in the document class
+% Bibfile (reference.bib) is specified in Line 38 in thesis-info.tex '\ifsetBiBLaTeX    \bibliography{References/references} \fi'
 
 \ifsetBiBLaTeX                   % BiBLaTeX
-    % Bibfile is specified in Line 77 in thesis.tex
     \printbibliography[heading=bibintoc, title={References}]
 
+% To use the conventional natbib style referencing
+% Bibliography style previews: http://nodonn.tipido.net/bibstyle.php
 \else                            % NatBiB
 
-    % Bibliography style previews: http://nodonn.tipido.net/bibstyle.php
     \bibliographystyle{apalike}
     %\bibliographystyle{plainnat} % use this to have URLs listed in References
     \cleardoublepage