GNU ptx, version 0.4

A permuted indexer

Edition 0.4, November 1994

GNU ptx is the GNU version of the traditional permuted index generator. It can handle multiple input files at once, produce TeX compatible output, and produce readable KWIC (KeyWords In Context) indexes without needing to use nroff. This version does not handle input files that do not fit in memory all at once.

The GNU ptx current (beta) release is 0.4. Even if quite usable as it stands, the program specifications are evolving, many enhancements are planned for the future. This version is able to handle small files quickly, while providing a platform for more development. However, development priority is low. Please note that an overall renaming of all options is foreseeable.

The command syntax is not the same as traditional ptx: all given files are input files, the results are produced on standard output by default.

• How to use this program
  • General options
  • Charset selection
  • Word selection
  • Output formatting
• The GNU extensions to ptx

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