[R] Reading Data

[Kissell, Robert [EQRE]]

Hi,

Quick question on reading data.

I am running simulations but want to allow the user the option to define the number of simulations. How can I have R read-in user data entered from the keyboard? Is there a difference for reading in numeric and character data?

For example, I am trying to write the following in R:

Enter Number of Iterations?
<<<the user then enters a number say Y >>>

X <- Y       # i then want to read that number into X


Thanks.