Clearing a local queue with CLEAR QLOCAL
We can use the CLEAR QLOCAL command to clear a local queue.
Before starting
We cannot clear a queue if:
- There are uncommitted messages that have been put on the queue under sync point.
- An application currently has the queue open.
About this task
To clear a local queue by using the CLEAR QLOCAL command, the name of the queue must be defined to the local queue manager.
Note: There is no prompt that enables you to change your mind; once you press the Enter key the messages are lost.
Procedure
To clear the messages from a local queue, use the CLEAR QLOCAL as shown in the following example. In this example, all the messages are deleted from a local queue called MAGENTA.QUEUE:CLEAR QLOCAL (MAGENTA.QUEUE)Parent topic: Work with local queues
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