delete

Syntax	delete file.reference {itemlist*} {(option}
Category	TCL
Type	Verb
Description	deletes one or more items from the given file. If "dict" is specified, the dictionary items are deleted. If "dict" is not specified, the data items are deleted. This command does not delete the file itself.
Options	i Suppresses the "item deleted" message. (D3)
See Also	copy fdk delete-file recover-fd x delete-account fd itemlist*
Example	delete names smith [435] item 'SMITH' deleted
Warnings	If another user is still using the file, the "delete" command will print a warning message and ask if the user wishes to continue. If the "delete" is allowed to continue and another user is actively using the file, then the other user may abort and/or experience workspace corruption. Delete shared files with caution.
Compatibility	D3 7.0 AP R83