>ok, i've probably exceeded my quota of dumb questions for this decade, but
>here goes.
>
>how do you empty a container?
>if i use:
> gContainer =""
>this also disposes of the container.
>setting it to '0' is a possibility... except if 'O' is a valid result.
>
>i can't be the only one who has met this question, so i'm counting that my
>betters will provide my with some prompt light.
>
Jonathan,

I don't have time to test it, but the first thing I would try is
sethandlesize([@container],0)

 0"0
 =J= a  y
  "