Software Requirements

Before installing and using our custom program, ensure that you have the following software installed on your computer:

• R-Studio: This is an integrated development environment (IDE) for R, a programming language used for statistical computing and graphics. Our program leverages R-Studio for data processing and conversion tasks.
• Spreadsheet Software: You will also need software like Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice Calc to work with the templates used in the conversion process.

Download and Install R

Since R-Studio requires R to be installed first, follow these steps to download and install R based on your operating system:

Windows

1. Go to the CRAN website.
2. Click “Download R for Windows.”
3. Click on “base” and then “Download R 4.x.x for Windows” (the latest version number will be displayed).
4. After downloading, open the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

macOS

1. Go to the CRAN website.
2. Click “Download R for macOS.”
3. Select the .pkg file for the latest version of R and download it.
4. Open the .pkg file and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Linux

1. Go to the CRAN website.
2. Click “Download R for Linux.”
3. Follow the instructions specific to your Linux distribution to install R using your package manager.

Download and Install R-Studio

Once R is installed, you can proceed to install R-Studio:

1. Visit the R-Studio download page.
2. Under the “RStudio Desktop” section, click “Download.”
3. Choose the version that matches your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Windows

• Download the .exe installer and run it.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

macOS

• Download the .dmg file and open it.
• Drag the R-Studio icon into your Applications folder.

Linux

• Follow the instructions provided for your distribution to install R-Studio.

Spreadsheet Software Installation

You will need either Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice Calc to work with the templates provided in the conversion process.

Option 1: Microsoft Excel

Download and Install Microsoft Excel

Step 1: Purchase Microsoft Office

1. Go to the Microsoft Office page.
2. Choose either a subscription-based plan (Microsoft 365) or a one-time purchase (Office 2021), which includes Excel.

Step 2: Download and Install

1. After purchasing, sign in to your Microsoft account.
2. Go to the Office installation page.
3. Click “Install” and follow the instructions to install Office on your computer.

For more support, visit Microsoft Office Support.

Option 2: LibreOffice Calc

Download and Install LibreOffice Calc

LibreOffice Calc is a free, open-source alternative to Excel that offers similar functionality.

Step 1: Download LibreOffice

1. Visit the LibreOffice download page.
2. Click “Download” to get the installer for your operating system.

Step 2: Install LibreOffice

1. Open the installer and follow the instructions to install LibreOffice on your computer.
2. During installation, you can choose to install just LibreOffice Calc or the entire suite.

For more information, visit LibreOffice Documentation.

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Once you have installed R, R-Studio, and the required spreadsheet software, you are ready to proceed with setting up and running the conversion tool.