# :files command

UNIX Only: The :files command restores the entire file system from
 file-save media.

## Syntax

```
 :files {(options}
```

## Parameter(s)

| options | The following options are supported: |
| --- | --- |
| l | Skips the Load reel #1 and press return message. |
| n | Skips the Do you wish to disable file reallocation message answering yes so that files are NOT resized. |
| r | Skips the Do you wish to disable file reallocation message answering no so that files are resized. |
| z | Skips the Incremental and Transaction log prompts answering no to each which allows generating indexes to automatically take place. |

 This command initiates a full restore as an alternative to reloading from the
 *options* prompt.

 Warning:

- The overflow table will be cleared, wiping out the entire file system. Ensure you have a proper back-up tape by performing a t-verify on it.

- :files will not change the number of ports, regardless of the npibs value in the configuration file.

 The proper media type must be indicated with the appropriate set- command
 prior to using the :files command.

 Initially, the system goes into single-user mode as if maxusers (s was
 entered. Then, each line is wrapped up as if a shutdown command was entered.
 All workspace is released and the overflow table is cleared. The user is prompted for
 reallocation:

```
 Do you wish to disable file reallocation (y/<n>)?:
```

 This question can be bypassed by using either :files (n or :files
 (r.

 Then, you are prompted to insert the media:

```
 Load reel #1 and press return:
```

 This prompt can be bypassed by using :files (l.

## Examples

In this example, the options selected allow you to bypass all prompts except the first
 one.

```

 set-sct
 block size: 16384
 :files (nlz

 All data will be lost, continue (y/n): y

 Wrapping up process on line 1
 Wrapping up process on line 2
 Wrapping up process on line 3

 Building overflow list....
 Diagnostics.. successfully completed
 Block size: 16384
 1 mds
 1 mds > dm
 1 mds > devices
 1 mds > devices > devices

 Generating indexes for "dm > devices > devices"

 14:51:32 10 Oct 1993
 Starting Background Processes...
```

## See also

- [maxusers command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/maxusers-command/)
- [reallocation](https://d3codex.com/attributedefiningitem/reallocation/)
- [Restore](https://d3codex.com/definitions/restore/)
- [set-8mm command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/set-8mm-command/)
- [set-device command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/set-device-command/)
- [set-floppy command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/set-floppy-command/)
- [set-half command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/set-half-command/)
- [set-sct command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/set-sct-command/)
- [shutdown command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/shutdown-command/)
- [t-verify command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/t-verify-command/)
- [u20d7 user exit](https://d3codex.com/proc/u20d7-user-exit/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/tcl/colon-files-command/ - part of the D3Codex reference.