What’s new in the Aspose.TeX for Java 24.8

Release Highlights

Aspose.TeX for Java 24.8 expands its capabilities with enhanced scripting and randomness features. The update introduces support for \write18 execution in restricted mode, integrates the commonly used lipsum package, and implements random number primitives, boosting the LaTeX engine’s power for complex and dynamic document generation.

Enhancements

• Support for \write18 in Restricted Mode: Aspose.TeX now supports the execution of shell commands via \write18, with security controls in restricted shell mode to avoid unauthorized execution.

• Embedded Lipsum Package: The LaTeX lipsum package is now embedded by default, allowing seamless generation of placeholder text without requiring external installation.

• Random Number Primitives for Object TeX: Added primitives for generating random numbers directly in TeX, which facilitates testing and document variability.

Public API and Backward Incompatible Changes

Added APIs

• com.aspose.tex.ShellMode with values:
  • ShellMode.NoShellEscape
  • ShellMode.ShellRestricted
• New methods in com.aspose.tex.TeXOptions:
  • getShellMode()
  • setShellMode(ShellMode)
  • getExecutables()
• Command-line utility types and methods:
  • Base64Exec, Executable, ExecutablesList, Write18Exception
  • Executable.execute(String[]), getCommandName(), etc.

There are no removed or renamed APIs in this release.

🔍 Explore the Full Release Details

For full list of updates, please visit Aspose.TeX for Java 24.8 Release Notes

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