_dderase.utl Utility- Erase Data File

Syntax

call "_dderase.utl",fileid${,options$}

The _dderase.utl utility removes a file from disk. It has no effect on the data dictionary files.

Parameter	Description
fileid$	File alias (key to the dictionary).
options$	"s" Silent. If this option is specified, the file is erased without confirmation. Otherwise, the user is prompted confirm or reject the deletion.

The following looks up the file name associated with the alias, "ACCOUNT", prompts the user to confirm or reject erasing the file:

CALL STBL("BBEXT")+"_dderase.utl","ACCOUNT"