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Re: Mpex and purge
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Tim Ericson <[log in to unmask]>
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Tim Ericson <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 16 Jul 1998 09:57:56 -0700
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Newton, Ernie wrote:
>
> Great Gurus...
>
> I know you can search using a string in MPEX, but can you do
> a search/purge using a string???

%PURGE fileset(FCONTAINS("string"))
          or
%YESPURGE fileset(FCONTAINS("string"))

The first command will list the files and prompt you before purging
the files, the second will purge 'em as it lists 'em!

HTH!

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