[R] Saving or copying graphics from Quartz returns empty file

[David Winsemius]

On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:26 PM, heatherchapman wrote:

> Hi,
> I need some help figuring out how to save or copy graphs I've created in the
> Quartz screen. I'm using a Mac, Mountain Lion OS, and have version 2.15.2.
> 
> When I save a graphic, the process either crashes R, or if it saves the
> file, when I open it, it is a blank file or I get an error message that says
> "The file Rplot.pdf could not be opened." When I try to copy the graphic
> instead and paste into any other program (Word, Excel, etc), a blank image
> frame is all I get. 
> 
> I assume there is a package I've not loaded or some fix I need to make. Any
> ideas? Help...?

I suspect that what you need to spend some time with is the R-FAQ. ....  section 7.

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help.start()


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David Winsemius
Alameda, CA, USA