Running an R script using a Windows shortcut

Question

I am trying to create an icon on my desktop (Windows OS). By clicking on this icon, an R script will be executed, which launches a GUI application (gWidgets).

Answer 1

A basic version of this I've done in Windows 7 is;

1. locate RScript.exe (e.g. C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\R\R-3.3.2\bin\x64\RScript.exe)
2. right click and select 'Pin to Taskbar'

The R icon should appear on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen

3. find your script (e.g. C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\MyScript.R) and drag this onto the R icon on the taskbar
4. right-click the icon, 'MyScript' should be pinned there.
5. click 'MyScript' to run the script.