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==Skills Sharing: Batch files to graph with R==

Why should I use a batch file? 
* Any R script can be run without opening R
* Can output figures
* Can be automated to run daily

Challenges:
* Batch files run natively on Windows OS


Example on Windows 7:
Two files are needed 
# The R script (ex. helloworld.R)
# The batch file should be saved as "NAME.bat". It will be a text file that contains the following code (substitute path directories where necessary). 
<code>"C:\Program Files\R\R-2.15.2\bin\x64\R.exe" CMD BATCH  "D:\user\...\helloworld.r" "D:\...\helloworld.out”
</code>



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