Create Library step

Use the Create Library step to create a new SharePoint library in a SharePoint site. During this step in a workflow, the product creates an application on the library if it's not already integrated with the product. This allows you to use other SharePoint-related steps, such as Add Document, in the same workflow without having to manually create an application for the library. When the library is created, the following are enabled:

  • A SmartObject based on the new library is created
  • You can use the SmartObject to upload documents in later steps in the workflow using the Add Document step
  • After the first instance of the workflow creates the library, you can open the application and add other elements to it such as views, forms and workflow
  • Use the SmartObject in other workflows


To use the SharePoint steps in Workflow Designer, you must have SharePoint installed in your environment. To see the version of SharePoint that the product supports, view the Compatibility and Support Matrix.

Drag the Create Library step from the SharePoint category, Favorites bar, or the Recent category onto the canvas.

Example of a Create Library step in a workflow