Deleting a file (#FILE DELETE)
The command #FILE DELETE is used to delete a file. The parameter must be specified. Otherwise, a corresponding error message is generated.
Syntax: |
#FILE DELETE [ PATH="<filename>" ] |
PATH= | File to be deleted with directory specification. |
The equals sign (=) is optional.
![]() | The user must have write authorisation to the PATH Directory to be able to delete a file. |
Notice | |
WRITE PROTECTION: If the file is write-protect5ed, the error is generated by ID 21627. |
Notice | |
RELATIVE DIRECTORIES: If the PATH parameter is specified as relative, a search is made for the file in the folders of the start-up/channel parameter list. The search is for the sequence main program - subroutine - work directory. |
![]() | In addition, the default directory for the file operation is used in TwinCAT. This setting is made in the System Manager. |
Programming Example
Deleting a file