UNLOAD Command
Function
The UNLOAD command rewinds and unloads a tape, either magnetic
tape or DECtape. When magnetic tape is unloaded, WATCH
statistics are printed on the operator's terminal. These
statistics also print on your terminal by default. To turn off
the printing, use the SET WATCH NO MTA command.
Format
UNLOAD dev:
Where: dev: is a magnetic tape (MTxn) or a DECtape (DTxn).
For help on device names, see the help file DEVNAM.
Characteristics
Leaves your terminal at monitor level.
Runs the PIP program.
Destroys your core image.
Examples
1. Unload DECtape unit 7.
.UNLOAD DTA7:<RET>
.
2. Unload magnetic tape unit 3.
.UNLOAD MTA3:<RET>
.