Requesting code and packages

There are various recommended means for you to access, request or move code, code libraries and packages to your project in order to undertake your analysis in SEAD. You can access code through the following:

• the ABS administered shared library (library drive) which holds a large volume of approved code from all primary software languages available (R, Python, STATA, SAS) and accompanying documentation
• the Package Manager (shortcut on the workspace desktop providing access to Python and R packages)
• Python 3.9 Anaconda distribution (see list of available packages here: Packages for 64-bit Windows with Python 3.9 - Anaconda documentation)
• a request to your SEAD administrators for loading basic/simple self-written code in text format
• a request to your SEAD administrators for loading from these recommended repositories:
  • R. (CRAN).
  • Python Anaconda (Conda or PyPi).
  • STATA (ideas).

If you are working with a specific set of R and/or Python packages, you can now manage these using the Package Manager shortcut on your desktop.

In the Package Manager, click 'Get Started' to navigate to the available packages. You can use this tool to search for packages (in the left column) and install the packages you want to use for your project. If the packages you need are not listed, you can request them using the Contact us page.