DeleteDatabase()
Summary
Deletes a standard or compact geographic file.
Syntax
DeleteDatabase(string pathname)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| pathname | The full path and filename of the geographic file to be deleted |
Notes
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DeleteDatabase() deletes all of the files that make up a particular geographic file. The actual number of files that are deleted depends upon the file type (compact or standard), the type of features that are in the file (point, line, or area), and the presence or absence of tabular data.
Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | The geographic file is in use, or the file is read-only |
| NotFound | There is no file by this name |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| GetDBFiles() | Creates a list of files associated with the geographic file |