# Copyright (C) 2010 - 2011 Dirk Eddelbuettel and Romain Francois
#
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externalptr_address <- function(xp){
	.Call( as_character_externalptr, xp )	
}

# just like assignInNamespace but first checks that the binding exists             
forceAssignInNamespace <- function( x, value, env ){
    is_ns <- isNamespace( env )
    if( is_ns && exists( x, env ) && bindingIsLocked(x, env ) ){
        unlockBinding( x, env )
    }
    
    assign( x, value, env )
    
    if( is_ns ){
        lockBinding( x, env )
    }    
}