---
title: "system.dataset.clearDataset"
description: "Takes a dataset and returns a new dataset with all of the same column names, but all of the rows deleted."
---

# system.dataset.clearDataset

> Takes a dataset and returns a new dataset with all of the same column names, but all of the rows deleted.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description
## Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no [Client Permission](projects\project-properties\project-properties.md#client---permissions) restrictions.

## Syntax
`system.dataset.clearDataset(dataset)`

### Parameters
Type | Parameter | Description 
------- | ------- | -------
Dataset | `dataset` | The starting dataset. If NULL, a NULL dataset will be returned.

### Returns
**Dataset** - A new dataset that is a combination of the original two datasets.

### Scope
All

## Code Examples
```python title="Example 1"
# This example pulls in the dataset from a Table component, clears it, then writes the empty dataset back to the table.
 
data = event.source.parent.getComponent('Table').data
event.source.parent.getComponent('Table').data = system.dataset.clearDataset(data)
```