Issues Running runMLwiN on macOS with Virtual Machine
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:21 am
I'm new to using R2MLwiN with MLwiN and I could use some help. I'm currently running macOS Ventura (version 13.5.2) and I'm trying to get the MLwiN 30-day trial working with R2MLwiN in R. I downloaded the trial version and got the "MLwiN-30-day.msi" file. I extracted all the files from the msi file and found that the only executable file is "w32_mlwin.exe".
Here’s what I did so far:
Installed the 30-day trial version of MLwiN.
Set the path in R using:
However, I keep encountering the error message:
I've read that the trial version might not be fully compatible with macOS and might require running via a Windows virtual machine or Wine.
Has anyone on a Mac effectively ran the MLwiN trial edition with R2MLwiN? If so, could you offer some direction on how to put it up, particularly regarding whether Wine is the best option or a virtual machine? Any advice on particular configuration details or possible hazards to be aware of would also be much appreciated.
Here’s what I did so far:
Installed the 30-day trial version of MLwiN.
Set the path in R using:
Code: Select all
library(R2MLwiN)
options(MLwiN_path="/Users/Documents/MLwiN-30-day/w32_mlwin.exe")
data(tutorial)
model_1 <- runMLwiN(normexam ~ cons + standlrt + (1 | student), data = tutorial)Code: Select all
Error in runMLwiN(normexam ~ cons + standlrt + (1 | student), data = tutorial) : /Users/Documents/MLwiN-30-day/w32_mlwin.exe is not executableHas anyone on a Mac effectively ran the MLwiN trial edition with R2MLwiN? If so, could you offer some direction on how to put it up, particularly regarding whether Wine is the best option or a virtual machine? Any advice on particular configuration details or possible hazards to be aware of would also be much appreciated.