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NAME

imdelete -- delete a list of images

USAGE

imdelete images

PARAMETERS

images
List of images to be deleted.
go_ahead
Delete the image?
verify = no
Verify the delete operation for each image.
default_action = yes
The default action for the verify query.

DESCRIPTION

IMDELETE takes as input a list of IRAF images specified by images and deletes both the header and pixel files. In verify mode IMDELETE queries the user for the appropriate action to be taken for each IRAF image.

EXAMPLES

1. Delete a list of images

    cl> imdelete fits*

2. Delete a list of images using verify

    cl> imdel fits* ver+
    cl> Delete file \fI'fits1'\fR ? (yes): yes
    cl> Delete file \fI'fits2'\fR ? (yes): yes
    cl> Delete file \fI'fits3'\fR ? (yes): yes

TIME REQUIREMENTS

BUGS

SEE ALSO

imcopy


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