inst: Get the installation path of a package
In pkgload: Simulate Package Installation and Attach
inst R Documentation
Get the installation path of a package
Description
Given the name of a package, this returns a path to the installed
copy of the package, which can be passed to other devtools functions.
Usage
inst(name)
Arguments
name
the name of a package.
Details
It searches for the package in .libPaths(). If multiple
dirs are found, it will return the first one.
Examples
inst("pkgload")
inst("grid")
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Get the installation path of a package
Description
Given the name of a package, this returns a path to the installed copy of the package, which can be passed to other devtools functions.
Usage
inst(name)
Arguments
name |
the name of a package. |
Details
It searches for the package in .libPaths(). If multiple
dirs are found, it will return the first one.
Examples
inst("pkgload")
inst("grid")
R Package Documentation
Browse R Packages
We want your feedback!
Note that we can't provide technical support on individual packages. You should contact the package authors for that.
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