Retrieves the current setting for the use_copy option, which controls whether survey operations create copies of the data or modify in place.
Value
Logical value indicating whether to use data copies (TRUE) or modify data in place (FALSE). Default is TRUE.
Details
The use_copy option affects memory usage and performance:
TRUE: Creates copies, safer but uses more memory
FALSE: Modifies in place, more efficient but requires caution
See also
set_use_copy
to change the setting
Examples
# Check current setting
current_setting <- use_copy_default()
print(current_setting)
#> [1] TRUE