Chapter 2. Installation of preview edition

Table of Contents

Installation on Windows
System Requirements
Download
Install Java
Install R
Install R add-on packages
Install R AnalyticFlow
Installation on Linux
System Requirements
Download
Install Java
Install R
R configuration
Install R add-on packages
Run R AnalyticFlow
Troubleshooting
Setup
Launch R AnalyticFlow
Initial settings
Screen layout
Quit R AnalyticFlow

Installation on Windows

This document explains how to install R AnalyticFlow on Windows. Follow this instruction to install the software properly.

Note

All the installation processes should be done with administrator authority.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows (XP SP2 recommended)

  • Java Runtime Environment (Version 5 or higher)

  • R-2.5.0 or higher

  • Dedicated library pack or R add-on packages (rJava态JavaGD)

    Note

    Library pack is strictly required for multi-byte language users.

Download

Programs for windows platforms can be obtained from R AnalyticFlow website . The following files are available:

Windows Installer

R AnalyticFlow installer program for Windows platforms.

Library pack

R add-on package installer for R AnalyticFlow on Windows. Required for multi-byte character systems .

Install Java

Java Runtime Environment (Version 5 or higher) is required for R AnalyticFlow. JRE is available from Sun Microsystems website .

Install R

R-2.5.0 or higher is required for R AnalyticFlow. To obtain R, visit CRAN (The Comprehensive R Archive Network) mirror near you.

Install R add-on packages

The following R add-on packages are needed for R AnalyticFlow:

  • rJava

  • JavaGD

These packages can be installed all at once by library pack (explained later). If you are using a version of R which does not have corresponding library pack, install them manually. If your system is connected to the Internet, execute the following on the R console, and then choose CRAN mirror near you.

install.packages(c("rJava", "JavaGD"))

Note

If your system uses muti-byte characters, using the library pack is strictly required to avoid sudden crashes.

Install R AnalyticFlow

Note

If you have an earlier version of R AnalyticFlow on your system, please uninstall it before proceeding.

Execute R AnalyticFlow installer, and follow the instruction to install the software.

Library pack can be installed subsequently by executing the installer. In the instllation process, confirm that the install folder of R AnalyticFlow is properly selected.

After the installation, a desktop icon will be created. Double-click the icon to execute R AnalyticFlow. If the installation is successful, three windows will be appeared after initial configurations.

In the case where you encounter some error, or the program does not run, uninstall all the software installed here and try re-install in the above order.