Use the CreateDirectory component

Create a directory by using the CreateDirectory component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

You can configure the properties for the CreateDirectory component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the Directory components.

Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Directory.
2. Drag the CreateDirectory component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
4. Connect the data and control ports of the CreateDirectory component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.

   Port type	Purpose of connection	Mandatory?
   Data In (directoryPath)	Takes the path where the directory will be created and the directory name from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Control In	Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components.	Yes
   Control Out	Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component.	No. Connecting the port is optional.

5. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.