LDEL/file#[,START,start line#,END,end line#]
This statement deletes lines of data from the specified scratch file.
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Parameter |
Description |
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file# |
The number of the scratch file from which the specified lines of data are to be deleted. Ten scratch file areas are available, therefore, the specified number must be between 1 and 10. |
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START |
Minor word which indicates that the next parameter will be the starting line number for the delete function. |
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start line# |
The number of the first line in the file to be deleted. |
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END |
Minor word which indicates that the next parameter will be the ending line number for the delete function. |
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end line# |
The number of the last line in the file to be deleted. |
NOTE: If the START and END line numbers are not specified, the line
immediately preceding the file's line pointer will be deleted and the line
pointer position will not be changed. If the START and END line numbers are
specified, the lines will be deleted, and the line pointer position will be
updated to the line following the last line deleted.