update_blimp: Update the installed Blimp engine
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update_blimp R Documentation
Update the installed Blimp engine
Description
If Blimp was installed via install_blimp, the latest version is
re-downloaded into the managed directory. If Blimp was installed via the
system installer, the Blimp Updater application is launched (back-compat).
Usage
update_blimp()
Details
If the session is not interactive, the updater is not opened.
For managed installs, the manifest is checked first and the engine is
re-downloaded only if a newer version exists.
Value
Logical indicating whether an update was started.
Privacy
Calling update_blimp() on a managed install contacts
updates.blimpstats.com over HTTPS to check for a newer version of
Blimp, and downloads from it if one is available. Information may be
collected as described in the privacy policy.
See privacy policy: https://www.blimpstats.com/privacy.
See Also
install_blimp
Examples
# Update Blimp
## Not run: update_blimp()
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Update the installed Blimp engine
Description
If Blimp was installed via install_blimp, the latest version is
re-downloaded into the managed directory. If Blimp was installed via the
system installer, the Blimp Updater application is launched (back-compat).
Usage
update_blimp()
Details
If the session is not interactive, the updater is not opened.
For managed installs, the manifest is checked first and the engine is re-downloaded only if a newer version exists.
Value
Logical indicating whether an update was started.
Privacy
Calling update_blimp() on a managed install contacts
updates.blimpstats.com over HTTPS to check for a newer version of
Blimp, and downloads from it if one is available. Information may be
collected as described in the privacy policy.
See privacy policy: https://www.blimpstats.com/privacy.
See Also
install_blimp
Examples
# Update Blimp
## Not run: update_blimp()
R Package Documentation
Browse R Packages
We want your feedback!
Note that we can't provide technical support on individual packages. You should contact the package authors for that.
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