[pstricks] newbie question

[Michael Sharpe]

On Apr 19, 2011, at 8:59 AM, Simon Fleming wrote:

> I have downloaded the files from http://ctan.sqsol.co.uk/graphics/pstricks/base/generic/ and trying to create a PDF from zzz.tex
> 
> I am using TexShop on the mac, but having read lots of things regarding typesetting and without any success have switch to compiling from the command line:
> 
> latex zzz.tex
> dvips zzz.ps
> 
> both appear to work ,however I am unable to open the ps file or convert it, its almost like its corrupt or broken?
> Is anyone using the mac, what setup do they recommend? Am I doing something wrong?
> I would really appreciate your help and advice

I use TeXShop regularly and without any problems beyond those introduced by the system, Currently, there may be font issues if you use 10.6.7, though I have not been affected. It's hard to analyze the problems without seeing zzz.tex.

Michael