DELVARS: Delete variables
This EXEC is scheduled either by other EXECs or by the operator to delete all or selected variables from a specified pool.
The following statement shows the format of the call from EXEC:
Use the following format for a console-initiated request:
If the parameter POOL is not specified, POOL defaults to SHARED pool.
Table 1 lists the DELVARS parameters.
Table 1. DELVARS parameters
Parameter | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
PARAMETER | Yes | Name of the variable to delete; to delete all variables from a pool, specify an asterisk (*) or ALL |
POOL | No | If specified, it must be SHARED or PROFILE; default is SHARED |
TYPE | [SHORT | LONG] | Specifies whether the EXEC is to delete long or short variables |
Following is a list of return codes from DELVARS:
Return code | Description |
|---|---|
0 | Request successfully completed |
8 | Variable does not exist |
12 | Specified POOL or TYPE is incorrect |