GetRidOf

Deletes a database permanently. Before the database is deleted, its database header will be corrupted. The setting in the IDEA check box Use Recycle Bin for deleted files has no effect on this command.

Compatibility

Available as of IDEA version 9.0

Syntax

GetRidOf(filePath as String)

Parameter

filePath

Path to the database to be deleted.

Remarks

If the path is empty, an error will be raised.

If the database does not exist, no changes will be made.

Example

Dim SimpleCommands As Object 
Dim fileName As String 

Sub Main 
	Set SimpleCommands = SmartContext.MacroCommands.SimpleCommands 
	fileName = "Test.imd" 

	'Delete database "Test". 
	SimpleCommands.GetRidOf fileName 

	'Release object. 
	Set SimpleCommands = Nothing 
End Sub

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