Determines whether Mail empties the WASTEBASKET folder when you enter the EXIT or SET FILE command. When you use the SET NOAUTO_ PURGE command, you must enter the PURGE command periodically to delete the messages in the WASTEBASKET folder. If you have disabled automatic purging, you should also enter the PURGE /RECLAIM or COMPRESS commands periodically to release deleted message space. The default you establish with the SET AUTO_PURGE command remains in effect until you enter the SET NOAUTO_PURGE command. The SHOW AUTO_PURGE command indicates whether you have used the SET AUTO_PURGE command. Formats SET AUTO_PURGE SET NOAUTO_PURGE SHOW AUTO_PURGE
1 – Examples
1.MAIL> SET AUTO_PURGE MAIL> SHOW AUTO_PURGE Automatic deleted message purge is enabled. This example shows how to use the SET AUTO_PURGE command to enable Mail to delete the messages in the WASTEBASKET folder every time you enter the EXIT command or the SET FILE command. The SHOW AUTO_PURGE command displays whether automatic purging is enabled.