[R] rgl.snapshot "failed"

[Dirk Eddelbuettel]

Roger,

roger koenker <rkoenker <at> uiuc.edu> writes:
> I've installed the rgl package on a Suse x86-64 machine (further  
> details below)
> and it produces nice screen images.  Unfortunately, rgl.snapshot   
> attempts to
> make png files produces only the response "failed".  For other  
> graphics png()
> works fine, and capabilities indicates that it is there.  If anyone  
> has a suggestion
> of what might be explored at this point I'd be very appreciative.

We have the issue as an open Debian bug report against rgl, and I
have corresponded a little with Daniel on it.  

Unfortunately, there is no solution in sight as far as I can tell. 

Regards, Dirk