====== Clear_Table subroutine    ======


 
==== Description ====
 
Clears the data or dictionary information from a table without deleting the table. This subroutine does not allow you to clear system tables.
 
==== Syntax ====
 
**Clear_Table**(//tablename//)
 
==== Parameters ====
 
The Clear_Table statement has the following parameter.

^Parameter^Description^
|//tablename//|Specifies the name of the table to clear. By default, only the data portion of a table is cleared. To clear the dictionary portion of the table, specify "Dict.tablename".|

 
==== Example ====
 

From the command line, this clears the CAR_PARTS table:

<code>
run Clear_Table("CAR_PARTS")
</code>