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CLEAR_QUEUE

CLEAR_QUEUE is a utility that removes all entries from a specified queue. An optional parameter allows you to remove only those entries that have been RETAINED. Requires OPER privilege or READ and DELETE access to the specified queue.

Format:

@CLEAR_QUEUE queue-name [RETAINED]

Parameters:

Specifies the name of the print or batch queue to be processed. By default, all entries will be deleted from this queue.

RETAINED

Optionally indicates that only entries that are in a retained state should be removed from the queue.

Examples:

*Example Usage*
$ @CLEAR_QUEUE SYS$PRINT This procedure will remove ALL entries in the SYS$PRINT queue. Are you sure you want to proceed (y/n)? Y Removing Entry 126 (TMP_REPORT). Removing Entry 156 (LOGIN). Removing Entry 225 (DISK_LISTING). Deleted 3 entries from SYS$PRINT. $ @CLEAR_QUEUE SYS$PRINT1 RETAINED This procedure will remove all RETAINED entries in the SYS$PRINT1 queue. Are you sure you want to proceed (y/n)? Y Removing Entry 1265 (PERFORMANCE_RPT). Removing Entry 1512 (DISK_LISTING). Deleted 2 entries from SYS$PRINT1.

Example Usage

$ @CLEAR_QUEUE SYS$PRINT
This procedure will remove ALL entries in the SYS$PRINT queue.
Are you sure you want to proceed (y/n)? Y

Removing Entry 126 (TMP_REPORT).
Removing Entry 156 (LOGIN).
Removing Entry 225 (DISK_LISTING).

Deleted 3 entries from SYS$PRINT.

$ @CLEAR_QUEUE SYS$PRINT1 RETAINED
This procedure will remove all RETAINED entries in the SYS$PRINT1 queue.
Are you sure you want to proceed (y/n)? Y

Removing Entry 1265 (PERFORMANCE_RPT).
Removing Entry 1512 (DISK_LISTING).

Deleted 2 entries from SYS$PRINT1.

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