TCL

clear-group-locks command

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The clear-group-locks command clears the group locks in the system group locks table.

Syntax

CAUTION: Use this command with caution. It overrides the protection provided by the operating system to prevent data corruption and Group Format Errors (GFEs).
clear-group-locks

Description

Group locks are set by the operating system. For example, by the file-save command, and by AQL when processing a file. Group locks are typically cleared automatically when the commands that set them have finished executing.

Review the following information about the clear-group-locks command:
  • Data in a locked group cannot be updated by others while a user is reading or writing to it, or while being saved.
  • The group lock table holds information about all currently locked groups.
  • The what command shows the current status of the group locks.
  • The clear-group-locks command cannot be executed from a Proc.

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