How to Use TikZ and Jax in Obsidian for Stunning Diagrams

How to Use TikZ and Jax in Obsidian for Stunning Diagrams

Yo friend! So you wanna make some super cool diagrams using TikZ and Jax in Obsidian, huh? Like, who doesn’t want their notes to look like a fancy art gallery on a digital wall? It’s like putting your drawing skills from elementary school to the ultimate test, but without the need for crayons (thank goodness). So grab your snack or whatever, and let’s dive into this awesome chaotic journey of diagram-making.

Getting Started with Obsidian

First things first, you gotta have Obsidian. It’s like that magic notebook that holds all your thoughts except it doesn’t get lost in the back of your closet (sorry old sketchbooks). Once you’ve got it open, just chill for a sec.

Now we wanna make sure we have both TikZ (that weird drawing stuff) and Jax (the math wizard). You might be wondering why it sounds so fancy. I mean who names something Jax? Sounds like my buddy’s nickname from high school. Anyway, let’s roll!

Step One: Get Your Setup Ready

Okay okay, so here’s where we put on our techy hats.

Make sure you’ve enabled the render options in Obsidian. That’s like unlocking bonus levels in a video game. Go to settings and look for “Editor.” Find “Math” and flip that switch ON. Boom! You’re almost there!

Step Two: Write Some Mad Code

Now this part is where things get wild. In your note, write something like:

`$$`
`\\begin{tikzpicture}`
`\\draw (0,0) rectangle (1,2);`
`\\end{tikzpicture}`
`$$`

What does this even mean? It means you just told Obsidian to draw a rectangle! Just imagine you’re crafting with those colorful building blocks but instead, its code blocks.

Step Three: Hit Preview Like It’s Your Favorite Show

So now you’ve written some code that’s actually gonna make a thing happen! Click on preview mode because we’re not here for dull text anymore. What will pop up is… tada! A rectangle! That just sat there looking pretty. The excitement is real!

Step Four: Make Things Colorful!

Dude dude dude! Now let’s add some pizzazz; color it up a bit.

Change your code to this:

`$$`
`\\begin{tikzpicture}`
`\\draw[blue] (0,0) rectangle (1,2);`
`\\end{tikzpicture}`
`$$`

There you go! A blue rectangle is born! Next thing you know, you’ll be creating mad art masterpieces worthy of an Instagram post—*just kidding don’t do that*.

Step Five: Add Shapes Like You’re Picasso

But wait there’s more! Why stop at rectangles when you can add circles too? Like seriously go wild.

Try this out:

`$$`
`\\begin{tikzpicture}`
`\\draw[red] (0,0) circle(1cm);`
`\\end{tikzpicture}`
`$$`

Boom! You got yourself a lovely red circle next to the blue rectangle just chilling together like best pals.

Step Six: Let’s Do Math With Jax

Okay now it’s time for some math magic with Jax. Remember all those weird symbols from math class? They can actually look good in your notes!

Write something like:

`$$`
`E = mc^2`
`$$`

That equation is famous for being really smart but honestly looks cooler than me any day!

After hitting preview again…it should show Einstein himself smiling down at your note taking skills.

Step Seven: Arrange Everything Like Interior Design

So now you’ve got shapes and equations everywhere—it kinda looks like my fridge when I’m hungry at midnight—just chaos everywhere.

But here’s where organizing comes into play. Create sections in your notes for shapes or equations or whatever! You can put rectangles over here and circles over there—like arranging furniture!

Just think of yourself as a digital interior designer making everything nice and neat!

Fun FAQ Section

Question: Can I use TikZ in any note or just specific ones?
Answer: Nah dude! You can use it wherever you want as long as you’re following the magic rules of markdown.

Question: What if my diagram doesn’t show up?
Answer: Oh noes!! Maybe check if you forgot that double dollar sign thingy or if preview mode is on.

Question: Can I add animations to these diagrams?
Answer: LOL no way buddy!! Unless they invent dancing diagrams—you’ll just have to stick with visual static magic for now.

Question: Is it hard to learn TikZ?
Answer: Well ya know how it takes time to train puppies? Kinda like that but less barking involved.

Question: Can I share these diagrams with my friends easily?
Answer: For sure!!! Just send them the note file like sharing movie recommendations—it’ll blow their minds!

Question: Do I need special computer skills to do this stuff?
Answer: Nah fam!! If you can text me about getting pizza—you can definitely learn this too!!!

Question: Can I create 3D shapes with TikZ?
Answer: OMG that sounds epic but maybe keep things simple before jumping into 3D world—stick figures first!!

So there ya go buddyyy! Now you’re ready to take on the world of TikZ and Jax inside Obsidian. Who knew making diagrams could be this fun?! Happy creating!!!!