Creating a Custom Cover Page with TikZ (Unlocking LaTeX Graphics Episode 55)
In this episode of Unlocking LaTeX Graphics, applied mathematician Tammy Kolda responds to a user question by demonstrating how to create a cover page using TikZ in LaTeX. She introduces special TikZ options and anchor points for full-page graphics and walks through creating a cover page in both integrated and standalone formats. She also addresses common issues like removing page numbers and scaling hyperlinks correctly. This detailed tutorial includes tips on using various LaTeX packages, adding design elements, and optimizing the compilation process. Make sure to like, subscribe, and check the show notes for additional resources and links to relevant episodes.
00:00 Welcome & Today's Topic
01:00 Document Setup (with Fake Text)
01:45 Adding the Title
02:49 Fixing the Page Numbering
03:33 Adding the Author and Date
03:51 Fixing the Hyperlink in a Scaled Node
05:09 Adding Circle Design Elements
05:47 Adding Stripes on the Sides with a For Each Loop
06:37 Using the Cover Page in Another Document via TikZ
09:01 Using the Cover Page in Another Document via PDFPAGES
09:32 Thanks for Watching
Key terms: texlatex, tikz, cover page, title page, standalone, pdfpages, for each loop, node anchors, page numbering, hyperlinks
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