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+# wrapps not reference-counted object in a reference
+# useful for example if you want to store a type that extends Node outside of the tree
+
+extends Reference
+
+class_name GDB_ReferenceWrapper
+
+var object : Object = null
+
+#############
+# overrides #
+#############
+func _notification(what : int) -> void:
+	if what == NOTIFICATION_PREDELETE && object != null:
+		object.free()