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tcl.t-bck

Verb: Access/Tape Commands, Releases: AP and R83

Moves magnetic media back one or more records.

Syntax

t-bck {number}

Description

'backspaces' the tape to the end of the previous file or a specified number of blocks.

Options

number Indicates the number of blocks to backspace. If 'number' is not specified, the tape backspaces to a position immediately preceding the previous eof mark, or to load point. Before reading the next file, a 't-fwd' must be issued to position the tape after the eof mark.

See Also

Command Name Type Description
tcl.t-bsr Verb: Access Backspace record(s).
tcl.t-fwd Verb: Access Moves forward to next end of file mark.
tcl.t-eod Verb: Access Moves magnetic media to end of data.
tape.handling.verbs Definition 'Tape' is a generic reference to the currently attached peripheral storage device.
tcl.t-bsf Verb: Access Backspace file(s).
tcl.t-space Verb: Access Moves media forward 'n' files.
tcl.t-bck.link Verb: Access

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