bhanditz / phpbb_mathjax

phpBB extension that enables users to post beautiful math in LaTeX and MathML, rendered in all major browsers using the MathJax JavaScript Library.

MathJax phpBB Integration

phpBB extension that enables users to post beautiful math in LaTeX and MathML, rendered in all major browsers using the MathJax JavaScript Library.

Features:

• Uses the phpBB BBCode system.
• Multiple BBCodes can be used with static preview texts.
• Dynamic loading, saving users time and bandwidth.
• MathJax CDN can be used with a local installed copy for fallback purposes.
• Rendering is done in the client side, by the JavaScript library. No complicated setups!
• Works on all major browsers.
• Renders in native MathML, Web fonts and Image fonts depending on the browser capabilities.

Requirements:

• phpBB3 v3.1.3 or superior. For v3.0.*, see the MathJax Mod GitHub page
• The MathJax library accessible from the forum web path or the ability to accept the CDN TOS.

Installation:

• Copy the extension code to the right subdirectory (/ext/marcovo/mathjax/)
• Enable the extension in the ACP under Customise -> Extensions
• In the ACP under Extensions -> Mathjax -> General Settings, do at least one of the following:
  • (Simple) Enable the use of the MathJax CDN, thereby accepting the CDN TOS, or
  • (Requires FTP access) Download the MathJax library to your website, see also the documentation about this

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