Make ParameterizedFunction copy parameter references

[Dsolnik]

In the constructor for a ParameterizedFunction, all of the values at the current point in time are copied. Unfortunately, this doesn't copy over references.

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

It's frustrating that I need to add back in all the different previous parameters back.

Describe the solution you'd like

I'd like to copy over references, or add a flag to copy them.

Describe alternatives you've considered

def instance(fn, **kwargs):
    params = fn.param.objects()
    params.update(**kwargs)
    return obj.instance(**params)

Maybe we could make an option to the instance method/

[Dsolnik]

#961

[philippjfr]

Sorry you never got a reply here or on your PR. In general I think this breaks the contract of an instance. Using refs like this would link one instance to all other instances, which seems unexpected. Adding a flag may be okay. Wouldn't blame you if you've forgotten or no longer care but can you describe the motivating use case?