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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to run FS Enthusiast?

In order to run FS Enthusiast you need:

How do I install and run FS Enthusiast?

Actually you do not install it. In order to run FSE you need to do the following steps:
  1. Install R.
  2. Install XML package for R.
  3. Add R in PATH environment variable.
  4. Download FS Enthusiast.
  5. Unzip FS Enthusiast wherever you want on your computer.
  6. Run ./bin/fse.bat .
  7. See the results in ./data/ .
  8. Done.

How do I install R?

  1. Go to R site, www.r-project.org.
  2. On the left menu select Download CRAN.
  3. Select your closest mirror.
  4. From Download and Install R choose your platform.
  5. If you did not choose Windows, you're smart enough to continue by yourself. Windows users, continue.
  6. Go to base.
  7. Download R 2.*.* for Windows. You will also find here links with installation and other instructions.
  8. Install R.
  9. Done.

How do I install XML package for R on Windows?

  1. Launch R from Start / Programs / R / ....
  2. In the menu of RGui go to Packages / Install packages.
  3. Choose your favorite mirror.
  4. Choose XML from the list of packages.
  5. Done.

How do I add R in the PATH environment variable?

  1. Open Control Panel - Performance and Maintenance - System (or right-click on My Computer and choose Properties).
  2. In the System Properties window, click on the Advanced tab.
  3. In the Advanced section, click the Environment Variables button.
  4. Finally, in the Environment Variables window, highlight the path variable in the Systems Variable section and click edit. Add or modify the path lines with the paths you wish the computer to access. Each different directory is separated with a semicolon as shown below. C:\Program Files;C:\Winnt;C:\Program Files\R\R-2.8.1\bin
  5. Done.

I have run ./bin/fse.bat, but nothing happened.

Look in ./bin/fse.log .
  • If it says something about not recognizing R, see 'R' is not recognized....
  • If it says something you do understand, you have to understand! :)
  • If it says something you do not understand ask on the forums from www.footstar.org.

'R' is not recognized...

You must add in the PATH environment variable the directory where R is installed. See How do I add R in the PATH environment variable?

More FAQ to come, if needed.