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| The `..` prefix (for example, `DT[, ..cols]`) looks up a variable in the calling scope. In R packages, this triggers an `R CMD check` NOTE. To avoid this, set the variable to `NULL` inside the function: |
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we could additionally mention that it does not work when nested in expressions, pointing to use env in such cases
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Fixed the things that didn't work. @jangorecki feel free to merge once you are satisfied!
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closes #4741
in this pr i add teh docs fix for the issue
R CMD checkNOTE when using the..prefixglobalVariables(),with=FALSE, andenv=alternatives