[R] Library control

[R. Michael Weylandt <michael.weylandt@gmail.com>]

They are called packages, not libraries. 

On Jul 21, 2012, at 5:19 PM, darnold <dwarnold45 at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> All,
> 
> 1. Is there a command that tells you what libraries are loaded?

Loaded is a fluid idea** in a namespace world, but search() will let you know what's on the search path (accessible to you)


> 
> 2. How do you remove a library that has been loaded?

detach() can do it, but there might be lingering effects. The only true way is to restart your session. 

> 
> 3. If you have loaded a library that masks previously loaded objects, how
> can you tell which object is being run? In Matlab, I would run "which f" to
> determine the location of the file f that will be run. Is there a similar
> procedure in R?
> 

Not exactly, but take a look at conflicts() and the :: operator. 

Michael

**Well, loading is a particular step in the package management process, but probably not what you are thinking of. 

> David.
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