Create a new directory in the file system

Use this step to create a new directory.

Last published at: September 11th, 2023

createDirectory Step

Description:

This step creates a new directory on the file server.

 

Inputs

  • parentDirectory – full path to the parent directory on the server
  • newDirectoryName – name of the new directory name
 

 

Returns

  • True – step executed successfully
  • False – step failed to execute
 

 

Usage:

 

 

Example:

Let’s build and execute the “createDirectoryDef” example.           

  • Create a new definition called “createDirectoryDef”
  • Select the definition and click the “design” button
  • Drag a “createDirectory” step from the toolbox
  • Connect the dots between the start and “createDirectory” step
  • Configure Variable variable.newFilePath as string 
  • Click the “createDirectory” step to configure its “Settings” properties. Provide a name to the step. 

 

  • Click the “createDirectory” step to configure its “Advanced” properties.  Provide the source directory path info. Provide the new directory file path info.  

 

  • The “Logging” setting configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures the workflow progress and the percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown in the images below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.

 

  • Save the process definition, create a new process instance, and execute. Render the process instance. Click on the process step to view the properties. The step should create a new directory on the server.

 

Definition Sample:

You may download the sample definition(s) from the link here and later import it (drag-drop) to your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.

NOTE: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections after import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.

Click here to download the sample file.