Minimal R Configuration

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Minimal R Configuration

For instances of PMOD that will only be used for PAI it is possible to install a reduced set of R packages. To achieve this, perform the following configuration and installation procedure.

Following R installation, start PMOD and open the Configuration facility from the main ToolBox.

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On the STATISTICS tab select Start local R to ensure local execution and verify that the path to the local R installation is correct. Select Install to Pmod folder to install the base required packages on PMOD restart.

Restart PMOD and wait for the R icon on the main ToolBox to become active.

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Return to the Configuration facility from the main ToolBox and change the R package installation selection to Don't install:

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Restart PMOD and wait for the R icon on the main ToolBox to become active.

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Then click on the R icon to open the PMOD Console. The internal packages pm.base and pm.ai were installed automatically whereas the remaining packages are skipped and not loaded messages listed:

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The Settings button indicated above opens the dialog window below.

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Please verify the Path to Python and open the Package Manager. Most packages will have Requires installation in the Status column

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To install only the packages necessary for PAI, please select Install PAI only and then Yes

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Following installation the Status entries will be updated:

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Closing the window with Ok completes the installation.

Note: When a prediction will be launched in PSEG at a later timepoint, the R Console will report the packages that were not installed, but the Execution test will still pass as illustrated below.

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