Tutorial: How to Install HRConvert2 on macOS

HRConvert2 is a tool for converting HomeRange GPS data files into formats compatible with other software programs, such as R or ArcGIS. In order to use HRConvert2 on a macOS system, follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Install Homebrew

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that simplifies the installation of software packages. To install Homebrew, open the Terminal application and enter the following command:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

The installation may take a minute or two to complete.

  1. Install the required dependencies

HRConvert2 requires two dependencies to be installed in order to function properly: gdal and libspatialite. To install these dependencies using Homebrew, enter the following command:

brew install gdal libspatialite

  1. Download HRConvert2

Download the HRConvert2 software from the following link:

https://github.com/zelon88/HRConvert2

Save the downloaded file to your local system.

  1. Install HRConvert2

Navigate to the directory where the HRConvert2 file was saved, and enter the following command to install the software:

sudo python install.py

If prompted, enter your system password to proceed with the installation.

  1. Verify the installation

Once installation is complete, open the Terminal application and enter the following command to verify that HRConvert2 is installed:

hrconvert2 --help

If HRConvert2 is installed correctly, the help file for HRConvert2 will be displayed in the Terminal.

Now you are ready to use HRConvert2 on your macOS system!