This statement deletes a database from a Windows® CE-based device.
DROP DATABASE 'database_name.cdb' [,…n]
database_name
The name of the database to be removed. This name must be in single and have the database file (.cdb) extension.
n
Additional databases to be dropped in a comma-separated list.
None.
Dropping a database deletes a database from a device and destroys all data it contains. It is an irreversible process, so use this statement with care.
Use a comma-separated list to drop multiple databases.
An SQL statement cannot be longer than 2,048 characters. A longer statement causes an error.
This statement is available on the following platforms: Microsoft® Windows® CE, Handheld PC Professional Edition, Version 3.0, Microsoft® Windows® CE for the Palm-size PC, and Microsoft® Platform Builder version 2.12.