This function deletes data on the ALF transfer medium.

This section covers the following topics:

• Calling the Online Function

• Parameters Required for the Function

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Calling the Online Function

The Purge data on transfer medium function is called with code P in the Coordinator Menu.

Parameters Required for the Function

• Medium type must be D (database file).

• DBnr and Fnr must be specified.

• If the database is protected by password and cipher, these must be entered, too.

• Transfer medium ID must be specified. Enter an asterisk in field Identification to select a transfer medium ID for the specified database and file number.

Enter command

PURGE <parameters>

Keyword	Field	Position	Remarks
ALF-ID	Identification	1	These parameters are obligatory.
ALF-DBNR	DBnr	2
ALF-FNR	Fnr	3
ALF-PASSWORD	Password	4	These parameters are only required if the Coordinator FDIC is protected by password and cipher.
ALF-CIPHER	Cipher	5