Definition and Usage
Create a new folder in a specified location. This command allows you to create a directory within an existing folder path on your file system.
Parameter Values
Input parameters
Parameter | Description | Required | Options / Notes |
Create new folder into | Enter or choose the full path of the folder, or a variable containing the folder, to create a new folder in | Yes | You can use the "Select folder" button to browse for a location |
New folder name | Enter the text or choose a text variable to name the new folder | Yes | The name should follow file system naming conventions |
Error handling
Parameter Name | Description |
Throw error & stop | When an error occurs, the action will trigger an error and stop the execution of the entire app. |
Retry command | If an error occurs, the action will retry the command in an attempt to resolve the issue and continue the process. |
Ignore error & continue | When an error occurs, the action will be ignored, and the workflow will continue without interruption. |
Variables produced
This action produces the following variable:
Store new folder path into: Contains the full path to the newly created folder
Using Variables in Conditions
You can use variables in the input fields where you see the {x} icon. This allows you to dynamically specify folder locations or names based on previously defined variables in your workflow.
For example:
You can use a variable for the parent folder path if it's determined at runtime
You can create dynamically named folders using text variables
Notes
Before using this command, ensure that the parent folder already exists
The user account running the automation must have sufficient permissions to create folders in the specified location
If a folder with the same name already exists, this command may generate an error depending on the operating system behavior
Special characters that are not allowed in folder names by the operating system will cause the command to fail