DELETE TEMPORARY FILE

Execution

CALL RMP--RUNTIME USING RMP--U-DTF RMP--PARAMETERS

Description

This utility function removes the temporary file that may have been created by the RM/Panels runtime system.

If dynamic changes are made to a panel during execution of an application, RM/Panels may create a temporary file to store the altered panel information. This file may also be created if modeless operation is used. The temporary file should be deleted before exiting from COBOL back to the operating system to prevent wasted disk space.

This utility function should not be performed when a CALLed program is exited, but when the COBOL run unit itself is about to be terminated.

Note: It is recommended to always perform this utility function before terminating a COBOL run unit that uses RM/Panels. If no temporary file has been created, the utility function does not perform any action.