[R] graphics device problems

[Uwe Ligges]

David Parkhurst wrote:

> I'm using R 1.8.0 under windows XP.  I can't get certain of the graphics devices set up.  For example, when I copy this line directly from the "postscript" help screen, I get the error messages that follow it:
> 
> 
>>postscript("foo.ps")
> 
> Error in PS(file, old$paper, old$family, old$encoding, old$bg, old$fg,  : 
>         unable to start device PostScript
> In addition: Warning message: 
> cannot read afm file hvo_____.afm 
> 
> I have a similar problem with the pdf device (which I think is my preferred device for my present job):
> 
> 
>>pdf("myfile.pdf")
> 
> Error in PDF(file, old$family, old$encoding, old$bg, old$fg, width, height,  : 
>         unable to start device pdf
> In addition: Warning message: 
> cannot read afm file hvo_____.afm 
> 
> Any suggestions would be welcome.  

Looks like your installation is broken.

Does the file ...\rw1080\afm\hvo_____.afm exist? If yes, do you have 
read permissions?

You might want to re-install R. Also, it's a good idea to upgrade to 
R-1.8.1, because R-1.8.0 is a bit buggy on Windows ...

Uwe Ligges


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