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## Usage notes

### Numerical limitations

The maximum number of students per test is limited to 4,095, and the maximum number of pages per test is limited to 63 ( Modifiable default values, see Binary code).

The maximum number of answers for a given question is limited to 199 (Unmodifiable default value).

LaTeX's own limitations may make compilation impossible, producing e.g. a « No room for a new \toks » error. In that case, try again using the package etex, thanks to the `\usepackage{etex}` command.

### Versions

Even though it should not have too many consequences, it is recommended not to change the program version while working with a given project (between the time when the test sheets are printed and the time when tests are corrected and graded). There are a few modifications which may interfere with AMC operating normally if you apply them while working with a given project:

### Installation

With debian, Ubuntu, or a derived operating system, you can use the debian official repository and ubuntu AMC repositories. On Mandriva, openSUSE or Fedora, you can use prebuilt RPM packages. The installation procedure is described on the AMC web-site.

You can also download the source code archive on the project download space, then use the following commands in a terminal:

    tar xvzf auto-multiple-choice_xxxx_dist.tar.gz
    cd auto-multiple-choice-xxx
    make
    sudo make install

### Access

Once the installation is made, the graphical user interface can be launched by choosing Applications → Education → Auto Multiple Choice in the Gnome general menu (or its KDE or other analog), but one can also use the `auto-multiple-choice` command.

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