Software AG Products 2.4.1 | Reference Guide | Execution Commands | Detailed Syntax | @DELETE
 
@DELETE
The @DELETE command deletes a record from the database. Before issuing the command, retrieve the ISN of the record to be deleted using the @FIND command or one of the READ commands, followed by the @DELETE command suffixed with the corresponding nnnn.
The syntax of the command is as follows:
syntax of delete
Alternatively, assign the ISN using the ISN clause, where id1 an identifier containing the ISN of the record which is to be deleted.
The PASSWORD parameter is used for protected files, and you must provide an identifier (id2) containing a valid password.
The CIPHER parameter is used for ciphered files, and you must provide an identifier (id3) containing a valid cipher code.