ERASE Verb - Erase File
Syntax
ERASE fileid{,MODE=string}{,ERR=lineref}
Description
For BBj-specific information, see the ERASE Verb - BBj.
The ERASE verb causes PRO/5 to locate the specified file and remove it from the directory.
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Parameter |
Description |
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fileid |
ID of the file to be removed. |
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MODE=string |
On some systems, it may be necessary to use the MODE= option to select the file to be removed. For example, under the UNIX operating system, the C-ISAM file type must be selected in the ERASE by using the "CISAM" string in the MODE= option. |
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ERR=lineref |
Branch to be taken if an error occurs during execution. |
On some systems the file may still exist by another name. When the last directory entry for that file is removed, PRO/5 releases the disk space used by that file. Users cannot access the file again. See the Files section in the User's Reference Guide for additional information.
On most systems, if the file is in use (OPEN) when the ERASE is attempted, PRO/5 returns an error.
Examples
>ERASE "TEST.BBX"
1000 ERASE A$,ERR=9500