Re: [R] readAsciiGrid memory issues

csiro.au> writes: > > > Hi List, > > I am unable to read in a 7.8Gb ascii grid using readAsciiGrid {maptools} - R runs out of memory. I have 4Gb ram > and 4Gb swap, so things are getting tight. This function is written for small rasters only, and is not suited to data of this size. > > I

[R] readAsciiGrid memory issues

Hi List, I am unable to read in a 7.8Gb ascii grid using readAsciiGrid {maptools} - R runs out of memory. I have 4Gb ram and 4Gb swap, so things are getting tight. I am wondering if anyone has alternative options (preferably with example) that enable to read in large grids, do some calculation