[ESS] R doesn't function in *R* buffer after "M-x R"

pleydell at supagro.inra.fr pleydell at supagro.inra.fr
Sat Nov 14 12:30:58 CET 2009


Hi Stephen

> HI, i think you need to add the path to the emacs variable exec-path
> can you try this:
>
> (add-to-list 'exec-path "/home/david/lib/R-2.10.0/bin")
>
> before requiring ess.

That was perfect, worked like a dream!

> (load-path is for finding .el files, whereas exec-path is for programs.)
>
> Please let us know if it works,  in which case I can then document it in
> the info pages for ESS.

Great idea!

One Thousand thank yous and have a great weekend
David



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