Locate a PhotoGEA example file on your computer
PhotoGEA_example_file_path.RdA convenience function that locates examples files included with the PhotoGEA
package (see example_data_files). This function is intended for
use in PhotoGEA examples and documentation, and users should not need to use
it in their own analysis scripts.
Details
The PhotoGEA package includes several instrument log files to use in examples
and other documentation. A full list can be found in the article about
example_data_files. When PhotoGEA is installed, these example
files will be stored locally in the R package directory (in the
PhotoGEA/extdata subdirectory), which will generally have a different
path on every computer. The PhotoGEA_example_file_path function simply
locates one of these files and returns its full file path.
When loading your own files for analysis, this function should not be used. Instead, either:
Directly write absolute file paths
Directly write relative file paths
Use one of the convenience functions from PhotoGEA to select files via a pop-up window, such as
choose_input_licor_files
When directly writing relative file paths, consider using the
file.path function from base R, which will ensure that the paths
are properly formatted on any operating system. For example, instead of
writing 'Documents\file.xlsx', write
file.path('Documents', 'file.xlsx'). Doing this will make it easier to
share your analysis scripts with other people who may be using different
operating systems.