Library /sys$common/syshlp/mailhelp.hlb SET-SHOW, AUTO_PURGE  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

    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.