Error: 'Could not find data file templates\eisvogel.latex' when using Pandoc command

To resolve the issue, follow these steps:

1. Install Pandoc:

   • Download the latest Pandoc binary for Linux from the official Pandoc download page.
   • Select the .deb file suitable for Debian/Ubuntu systems if you are using Windows 11, Ubuntu, or WSL.
   • Determine your system architecture by running the command uname -m in your terminal.
     • If the output is x86_64, your system uses the amd64 architecture.
     • If the output is aarch64, your system uses the arm64 architecture. Download the corresponding file.
   • Navigate to the directory where the .deb file is downloaded using the terminal:

     cd /mnt/c/Users/<your_username>/Downloads
     

   • Install the downloaded Pandoc package with the dpkg command:

     sudo dpkg -i pandoc-3.1.11-1-.deb
     

     Replace <architecture> with either amd64 or arm64, depending on your system's architecture.
   • Resolve any dependency issues by running:

     sudo apt-get install -f
     

2. Setup Pandoc Templates:

   • Create a directory for Pandoc templates:

     sudo mkdir -p /home/<your_username>/.pandoc/templates/
     

     Note: Replace <your_username> with your actual username.
   • Move the eisvogel.latex file to the templates directory:

     mv /home/<your_username>/Downloads/eisvogel.latex /home/<your_username>/.pandoc/templates/
     

     This command moves the eisvogel.latex file to the templates folder.

3. Generate PDF using Pandoc:

   • Copy the content of the eisvogel.latex file from GitHub.
   • Execute the following command to convert a Markdown file (Reports.md) to PDF using the eisvogel template:

     pandoc /path/to/Reports.md -o report.pdf --from markdown --template=/home/<your_username>/.pandoc/templates/eisvogel.latex --listings
     

     Replace /path/to/Reports.md with the actual path to your Markdown file and ensure the correct path to the eisvogel.latex template is provided.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully generate a PDF report using Pandoc with the specified template.