[R] Running script with double-click

[Matt Asher]

Thanks Steve. This is working except for plots not showing up. I'll see 
if I can fix that.

Do you know how to target the output to an R Console that will stay open 
(Rgui would be best)?

Cheers,

Matt

Steve Taylor wrote:
> You can create a right-mouse menu command to run an R program as 
> follows (although the details may be different for different versions 
> of Windows).
>  
> In Windows Explorer:
> 1. Tools / Folder Options / File Types 
> 2. find the extension for R files and push Advanced
> 3. add a new action called "Run" with command as follows:
> "C:\Program Files\R\R-2.10.1\bin\Rterm.exe" --quiet --no-save 
> --no-restore -f "%1"
> If/when you have a different version of R installed, you'll need to 
> adjust the above command.
>  
> Steve
>
>  
> *From: * 	Matt Asher <status at quo.org>
> *To:* 	<r-help at r-project.org>
> *Date: * 	5/Mar/2010 12:45p
> *Subject: * 	[R] Running script with double-click
>
> Hi,
>
> I need to be able to run an R script by double-clicking the file name in
> Windows. I've tried associating the .r extension with the different R
> .exe's in /bin but none seems to work. Some open R then close right
> away, and Rgui.exe gives the message ARGUMENT "/my/file.r" __ignored__
> before opening a new, blank session.
>
> I've tried Google and looking in the R for Windows FAQ but didn't see
> anything.
>
> Thanks.
>
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