# t-rew command

The t-rew command rewinds the attached media to the beginning of, or
 load point on, the tape.

**Synonyms:** t-online

Warning: All types of magnetic media, including floppy disks, must be rewound before
 performing any tape input or output operations.

## Syntax

```
 t-rew
```

## Description

If the tape unit has not been attached, the t-rew command completes these
 actions:

- Attaches the selected tape unit to your process.

- Resets the tape drive.

- Checks that a tape has been inserted into the tape drive.

- In the case of a VTF, checks that the destination directory/file already exists.

- Rewinds the tape.

 Use the t-rew command when you want to not only attach the unit to the
 process, but reset and rewind a physical tape. It can also be used to ensure that the attaching
 procedure has been completed successfully.

## See also

- [rewind statement](https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/rewind-statement/)
- [set-floppy command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/set-floppy-command/)
- [set-sct command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/set-sct-command/)
- [t-space command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/t-space-command/)
- [Tape handling commands](https://d3codex.com/definitions/tape-handling-commands/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/tcl/t-rew-command/ - part of the D3Codex reference.