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Source: Overleaf

On 6 February 2024, Overleaf officially went into regular operation at RWTH Aachen University. Thanks to the cooperation with the Technical University of Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt), employees with active status at RWTH Aachen now have access to a powerful, web-based LaTeX platform that is revolutionising the creation of scientific documents. This introduction marks a significant step towards more efficient and collaborative research and teaching.

Advantages and Functions of Overleaf

Overleaf offers a variety of features specifically designed to make collaboration easier when creating LaTeX documents:

• Real-time collaboration: teams can work on projects simultaneously, with all changes synchronised in real time. This promotes seamless collaboration, especially for complex documents.
• Automatic versioning: Every edit is saved automatically. This feature allows you to view and restore previous versions of your document at any time, making it much easier to track changes and correct errors.
• No installation effort: As Overleaf is web-based, you don’t need to install any additional software on your devices.

The integration of Git for versioning and backup also provides an additional layer of security for your projects. You can log in via RWTH Single Sign-On. A VPN connection is not required.

The Impact on Academic Collaboration

Since its introduction into regular operation, Overleaf has established itself as an indispensable tool for researchers and teaching staff. Cloud-based processing and simple collaboration have considerably simplified work processes at RWTH Aachen University.

Further Important Information

• Who can help me with questions or problems?
  The IT-ServiceDesk is available to help you with technical questions or problems. You can also find useful information about the service on IT Center Help.
• How do I obtain an Overleaf licence?
  Overleaf licences are only available to employees with an active status at RWTH Aachen University. Details on licensing can be found on the licensing page. RWTH Aachen University students can use the free version of Overleaf via sciebo.
• Where can I view the TU Darmstadt terms of use?
  The terms of use for Overleaf, which are provided by TU Darmstadt, can be viewed on IT Center Help.
• Account lifecycle:
  The Overleaf account can be deleted in case of inactivity. You can also find out when this happens on IT Center Help.

Outlook: Long-term Plans

With the introduction of Overleaf in regular operation, RWTH Aachen University is now ideally equipped to offer its members an advanced and flexible solution to produce scientific papers.

Responsible for the content of this article is Hania Eid.

Kategorie: Fun & Facts, Projects & Cooperations, Support, Services & Updates, Studies & Teaching
Schlagworte: Installation, Kooperation, Overleaf, Zusammenarbeit
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