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Is there any easy way to use TeXstudio via TeX Live 2019 in WSL

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Description

Environment
  • TeXstudio: 2.12.16
  • Qt: 5.12.1
  • OS: Windows 10
  • TeX distribution: TeX Live 2019 in WSL
Expected behavior

Now I have installed TeX Live 2019 in WSL.
I want to use TeXstudio in Windows 10 and compile files via TeX Live 2019 in WSL.

Actual behavior

Now I can define user command to compile files via bash.exe, e.g., "C:\Windows\WinSxS...\bash.exe" -i -c "?me)".
However, I cannot do forward and inverse search.
I notice that the reason is the path in synctex.

How to reproduce

Can TeXstudio.exe resolute the path in synctex? Or, does TeXstudio want to develop a WSL edition?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Windows 10 setup with TeXstudio 2.12.16, TeX Live 2019 in WSL, and compilation through bash.exe. Investigate how forward and inverse search use Synctex paths, and define done as a confirmed path-resolution approach or a clearly documented limitation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
latex
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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