/sys$common/syshlp/BKM$HELP.HLB  —  INIT_TAPE
    Initialize Tape

    Turn on the "Initialize Tape" option to intialize a tape volume
    before beginning the Save operation.

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    >    INITIALIZING A TAPE ERASES WHAT CURRENTLY EXISTS ON A TAPE.   <
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    If you want to save files to a tape by adding to the tape's contents,
    and without erasing any existing data, make sure this option is
    turned off.
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