Setup

Launch R AnalyticFlow

Windows

To launch the software, double-click on desktop icon or R AnalyticFlow document (extension .rflow) file icon . Or you can go through "Start" > "All Programs" > "R AnalyticFlow" and click on "R AnalyticFlow".

Linux

Execute the following command:

rflow

To open an R AnalyticFlow document (.rflow) on start-up, specify the file name as follows:

rflow BostonAnalysis.rflow &

Then the file "BostonAnalysis.rflow" is opened.

Mac OS X

Double-click on application icon or R AnalyticFlow document (extension .rflow) file icon .

Initial settings

The following settings are required for each user, when the software is launched at the first time.

R Environment (Windows only)

Set R Home Directory that this software uses. (e.g., C:\Program Files\R\R-2.10.0 )

Initial Working Directory

Set default working directory for a new project. When the software is launched without existing .rflow file, this directory is used as a working directory. If the directory specified does not exist, it will newly be created.

With this option on, you will be asked "Copy sample files to the working directory?" after clicking on the "OK" button. If you click on "Yes" (recommended), sample files will be copied to the default working directory specified here.

Update checking

Set the update check function on/off. If this option is enabled, the software automatically checks its update when launched. The system should be connected to the Internet to enable this function.

Language

Select a language for user interfaces.

Screen layout

When R AnalyticFlow is launched, two windows appear as follows (The images are captured on Windows XP and should differ in other OSes).

Main window

In this window you draw/run an analysis flow.

Console window

This window displays output from R. You can also input R commands directly on this window.

Quit R AnalyticFlow

To quit R AnalyticFlow, click on "File" > "Exit" from the main window menu, or click on the close button on the main window. A confirmation dialogue will appear if there is an unsaved change in the current flow.