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DLTX Command

The DLTX command deletes inactive indexes in the catalog.

Note: This command is not valid for VSAM or ICF catalogs.

This function is available on the UT Menu panel as FUNCTION value 7 or on any other menu or formatted panel as FUNCTION value UT.7.

This command has the following format:

►►─ DLTX ─ ,INDX=index ─┬────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────►◄
                        └─ ,CVOL=volume ─┘
INDX

Defines the fully qualified name of the index to be removed.

Limits: 1 to 36 alphanumeric characters

CVOL

(Optional) Defines the volume containing the catalog. If this field is omitted, the search begins with the system residence volume, and a standard catalog search is employed.

Limits: 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters