# nxtlatex -- LaTeX classes and themes for faculty NXT

**Version:** 1.2
**Date:** 2026-04-21
**License:** LPPL 1.3c (code), OFL 1.1 (font)
**Author:** Volker Reichenberger <volker.reichenberger@reutlingen-university.de>
**CTAN:** https://ctan.org/pkg/nxtlatex

## Description

The `nxtlatex` package provides LaTeX tools for the faculty
*NXT Nachhaltigkeit und Technologie* (Sustainability and Technology)
at Reutlingen University, Germany. It comprises three components:

- **nxtthesis** -- A thesis class based on KOMA-Script `scrreprt`.
  Requires LuaLaTeX. Provides a title page with institution metadata,
  font options (TeX Gyre, Libertinus), and a standard declaration of
  independent work.

- **nxtbrief** -- A letter-class option (LCO) for KOMA-Script
  `scrlttr2`. Supports pdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, and LuaLaTeX.
  Uses the Segoe UI font family.

- **beamerthemenxt** -- A Beamer presentation theme in the NXT
  corporate design. Requires LuaLaTeX and the Segoe UI font.

In addition, the OpenType font `NXT_Logo.otf` is included, which
provides the NXT logo as a typographic glyph.

## Files

| File                   | Description                            |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| `nxtlatex.dtx`         | Documented source (all components)     |
| `nxtlatex.ins`         | Docstrip install script                |
| `nxtlatexcolors.sty`   | Generated color palette package        |
| `nxtlatexlogos.sty`    | Generated logo macro package           |
| `nxtthesis.cls`        | Generated thesis class                 |
| `nxtbrief.lco`         | Generated letter class option          |
| `beamerthemenxt.sty`   | Generated Beamer theme                 |
| `NXT_Logo.otf`         | NXT logo OpenType font (OFL 1.1)       |
| `OFL.txt`              | SIL Open Font License 1.1              |
| `BeispielthesisNXT.tex`  | Example document for nxtthesis      |
| `BeispielbriefNXT.tex`   | Example document for nxtbrief       |
| `BeispielfolienNXT.tex`  | Example document for beamerthemenxt |
| `getnxtlogos`          | Logo installer script (macOS/Linux)    |
| `getnxtlogos.ps1`      | Logo installer script (Windows)        |
| `README.md`            | This file                              |

## Installation

Run

```
latex nxtlatex.ins
```

to generate `nxtthesis.cls`, `nxtbrief.lco`, and `beamerthemenxt.sty`.
Copy these files together with `NXT_Logo.otf` into a directory
where TeX can find them, e.g.:

```
~/texmf/tex/latex/nxtlatex/
```

Then run `texhash` (or `mktexlsr`) to update the TeX file database.

## Usage

### nxtthesis

```latex
\documentclass[german,gyre]{nxtthesis}
\title{Title}
\author{Author Name}
\adresse{Street, ZIP City}
\matrikelnummer{1234567}
\akademischergrad{Bachelor of Science}
\studiengang{Sustainable Technology}
\abgabedatum{31 March 2026}
\erstpruef{Prof. Dr. First Examiner}
\erstpruefbezeichnung{First examiner}
\zweitpruef{Prof. Dr. Second Examiner}
\zweitpruefbezeichnung{Second examiner}
\begin{document}
\maketitle
...
\eigenständigkeitserklärung
\end{document}
```

### nxtbrief

```latex
\documentclass[nxtbrief]{scrlttr2}
\usepackage[ngerman]{babel}
\begin{document}
\setkomavar{fromname}{Prof. Dr. Name}
\begin{letter}{Recipient\\Address}
\opening{Dear Sir or Madam,}
...
\closing{Kind regards}
\end{letter}
\end{document}
```

### beamerthemenxt

```latex
\documentclass{beamer}
\usetheme{NXT}
\begin{document}
\frame{\titlepage}
\begin{frame}{Title}
  \begin{itemize}
    \item Item
  \end{itemize}
\end{frame}
\end{document}
```

## Logo files

The NXT and Reutlingen University logo files are protected by copyright
and cannot be distributed as part of a public LaTeX package. They are
therefore **not included** in `nxtlatex` and must be obtained separately.

The package provides installer scripts that download the logos from the
university website and place them in your local `texmf` tree:

**macOS / Linux:**

```sh
sh getnxtlogos
```

Installs to `~/Library/texmf/tex/latex/nxtlatex` (macOS) or
`~/texmf/tex/latex/nxtlatex` (Linux).

**Windows (PowerShell):**

```powershell
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File getnxtlogos.ps1
```

Installs to `%USERPROFILE%\texmf\tex\latex\nxtlatex` (TeX Live and MiKTeX).

Both scripts call `mktexlsr` (or `initexmf` on MiKTeX) afterwards to
update the TeX file database. If the logo files are missing, all logo
macros (`\nxtlogo`, `\nxthsrtlogo`, etc.) are silently ignored and the
document still compiles without errors.

The following macros are provided by `nxtlatexlogos.sty` and are
available in all three components:

| Macro             | File                        |
|-------------------|-----------------------------|
| `\nxtlogo`        | `NXT_Logo.pdf`              |
| `\nxthsrtlogo`    | `NXT_Logo_NuT_RU.pdf`       |
| `\nxtlogonut`     | `NXT_Logo_NuT.pdf`          |
| `\hsrtlogograu`   | `Logo_HSRT_Grau.pdf`        |
| `\hsrtskyline`    | `hsrtskyline.pdf`           |

All macros accept an optional argument passed to `\includegraphics`,
e.g. `\nxtlogo[width=4cm]`.

## Customisation

The `nxtbrief` and `beamerthemenxt` components are designed for
Reutlingen University's NXT faculty but can be adapted for other
institutions:

- In `nxtbrief.lco`, update `\setkomavar{backaddress}` and
  `\setkomavar{location}` with your institution's details.
- In `beamerthemenxt.sty`, redefine `\nxtBeamerSkyline` and
  `\nxtBeamerUniversityLogo` to point to your own graphics:
  ```latex
  \renewcommand{\nxtBeamerSkyline}{my-skyline.pdf}
  \renewcommand{\nxtBeamerUniversityLogo}{my-logo.pdf}
  ```
  Missing graphics files are silently ignored.
- In `nxtthesis`, redefine `\fakultaet` and `\hochschule`.

## Building the documentation

```
pdflatex nxtlatex.dtx
makeindex -s gind.ist nxtlatex.idx
makeindex -s gglo.ist -o nxtlatex.gls nxtlatex.glo
pdflatex nxtlatex.dtx
pdflatex nxtlatex.dtx
```

Or simply run `make` (see `Makefile`).

## License

Copyright (C) 2026 Volker Reichenberger.

This work may be distributed and/or modified under the conditions
of the LaTeX Project Public License, either version 1.3c of this
license or (at your option) any later version.

The font `NXT_Logo.otf` is licensed under the
SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1 (OFL-1.1).