Real time data exchange between R and Windows application

Question

I am using R for scatter plots, and now also for 3D cloud plots on top of a image. I have an application that generates a lot of such 3D coordinates and I need to see those coordinates on top of the image at run-time (for debugging purposes).

My question, Is it possible for my Windows application to communicate to R at run-time.

Answer 1

There are many ways to interact with plots from external programs if you have control of the plot from something like rJava.

You might have a look at the R wiki entry on the subject.

Answer 2

With Windows, you can also use R-(D)COM.