Create Folder

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Note: The Actions Quick Reference provides a complete list of actions that you can print for easy reference.

What is the Create Folder Action?

The Create Folder Action creates a folder (directory) in Windows.

Creating a Create Folder Action

Select Files & Folders Actions to expand the Action list. Select theCreate Folder Action from the Actions list to display the Action Builder.

Both the Timing  and Error settings for this action may be configured to fine tune the how the Action will run.

For more information about Timing and Error settings, read the Action Builder article.

Enter the Name of the folder to create. Be sure to enter the full folder path.

Check the Overwrite option to replace the folder if it already exists.

Optionally add Notes to the Action to document any special instructions or functionality. When the Run Switchis set to Run, the action will be executed after clicking OK.

Note: The run switch is set to Run by default. To create or modify this action without executing it, click the slider to change the option to Don't Run.  For more information, go to Action Builder.

Click the OK button to save the Action.