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Convert Object to Function
Description
as.function is a generic function which is used to convert
objects to functions.
as.function.default works on a list x, which should contain the
concatenation of a formal argument list and an expression or an
object of mode "call" which will become the function body.
The function will be defined in a specified environment, by default
that of the caller.
Usage
as.function(x, ...)
as.function.default(l, envir = sys.frame(sys.parent()))
Arguments
x |
object to convert |
... |
additional arguments, depending on object |
l |
a list |
envir |
environment in which the function should be defined |
Value
The desired function.
Author(s)
Peter Dalgaard
See Also
function;
alist which is handy for the construction of
argument lists, etc.
Examples
as.function(alist(a=,b=2,a+b))
as.function(alist(a=,b=2,a+b))(3)